4h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 12:20pm
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A giant congratulations to Elena Rybakina, who walks away together with her first AO title!
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On Sunday, our consideration turns to the boys’s singles final and it will likely be a match for the ages.
Will Carlos Alcaraz change into the youngest male participant ever to win all 4 grand slams? Or will Novak Djokovic declare a document twenty fifth main title?
Only time will inform.
We’ll be again tomorrow night for that positive to be thrilling final, so from all of the ABC Sport workforce tonight, good night and we’ll see you then
5h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 12:16pm
Rybakina’s win proves she’s probably the greatest in the world
A constant and composed Elena Rybakina has claimed her maiden Australian Open title by beating world primary Aryna Sabalenka in a thriller three years after her breakout Wimbledon win.
ABC Sport’s evaluation with Marnie Vinall breaks down why the Kazakh is among the world’s greatest gamers.
5h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 12:06pm
Sabalenka speaks on her AO final loss
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In her submit match press convention, the world primary mentioned she was “upset” with herself after dropping so many alternatives to shut out the deciding set.
“I was really upset with myself because I had opportunities,” Sabalenka mentioned.
“I couldn’t resist that aggression she had on court today. Overall, I played great tennis in Australia. Even in the final, I was fighting. I did my best.
“It’s tennis — at the moment you are a loser, tomorrow you are a winner. Hopefully I’ll be extra of a winner this 12 months.”
Overall, Sabalenka said she feels as though she’s made a “big enchancment” on final 12 months’s loss.
5h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:59am
Rybakina’s victorious Australian Open run
Elena Rybakina’s championship run at the Australian Open saw her spend 639 minutes on court at Melbourne Park.
Take a have a look at her journey to the title right here:
5h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:55am
Not a lot to separate Rybakina and Sabalenka in the stats
Elena Rybakina won the final in dramatic fashion over Aryna Sabalenka, however in the stats department there was very little to separate them.
Both players won exactly 92 points each in this match. Rybakina’s 92 point won was her championship winning ace.
Other key stats to note:
- 1st serve % – Sabalenka 62%, Rybakina 55%
- Winners – Sabalenka 35, Rybakina 28
- Unforced errors – Sabalenka 26, Rybakina 25
- Break points won – Sabalenka 2/8, Rybakina 3/6
Hard to separate them.
5h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:45am
Will this win change the WTA rankings?
It positive will!
Elena Rybakina is up to a career-high third in the world rankings as a result of her 2026 Australian Open victory.
The 26-year-old is also right on the heels of Iga Swiatek, who sits in second place. Rybakina will be within 400 points when the next list is published.
Aryna Sabalenka nonetheless has a wholesome lead of about 3,000 factors on the high of the rankings.
5h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:41am
Rybakina getting acquainted with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup
5h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:36am
Rybakina has highest win proportion in opposition to world primary’s
After winning her maiden Australian Open title, Elena Rybakina has also picked up some impressive statistics in women’s tennis.
She is now in elite firm.
5h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:26am
Our girls’s singles finals duo
One walks away a winner, the other will be eager to come back in 2027 and fight for the title again.
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Rybakina says the AO actually is the completely satisfied slam
Speaking on stage as the 2026 Australian Open champion, Elena Rybakina thanked a long list of people before saying this really is the happy slam.
“It is difficult to search out phrases now, however in fact I wish to congratulate Aryna for the wonderful outcomes for a pair years, I do know it’s robust however I hope we’re going to play many extra finals collectively,” she mentioned.
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Rybakina went on to thank the gang and supporters from her residence nation.
“Thank you a lot to Kazakhstan, i felt the assist from that nook quite a bit,” she mentioned.
“It is a extremely completely satisfied slam and I at all times take pleasure in coming right here and taking part in in entrance of you guys.”
She completed by thanking her workforce, saying it would not be doable with out them and giving a shoutout to the Kazakhstan tennis federation.
6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:17am
Sabalenka ‘speechless’ after dropping three-set battle
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There are loads of cheers in the gang for the world primary as she takes to the stage to gather her trophy.
“I’m actually speechless proper now.
“Congratulates Elena on an incredible run, congrats to you and your team.”
Sabalenka would not converse for lengthy however she thanks the gang for all their assist during the last two weeks.
“I love being here and playing in front of you all. Lets hope next year will be a better year for me.”
She additionally thanks her workforce for “always being there” even when she would not stroll away with the win.
6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:10am
Trophy presentation begins
The trophy presentation is nearly to start, led by former Grand Slam doubles champion Todd Woodbridge.
6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:10am
That has bought to harm for Sabalenka
A troublesome loss for Sabalenka.
That’s the second time in a row that she’s been overpowered in the final of the Australian Open.
Last 12 months, she smashed her racquet in frustration on the courtroom.
But this 12 months, she’s sat down on her chair and appears visibly emotional. The world primary will probably be considering what has simply occurred.
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The match was in her palms in the third set — she was up 3-0 however Rybakina introduced the facility and the composure when she wanted to.
She’s very deserving of this win.
6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:07am
Here’s the successful second
Elena Rybakina hit an ace to win her first Australian Open title.
It was a becoming end from the highly effective server.
6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 11:03am
Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open 2026
Elena Rybakina has gained the Australian Open 2026!
She gained the championship level with an ace and launched right into a subdued celebration together with her teaching workforce.
She gained the final 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
The final sport began with a poor first serve, and Sabalenka was in a position to put the stress on the second and gained the primary level.
However Rybakina remained unfazed (a typical theme in this match) and smashed back-to-back forehand winners.
Sabalenka fired again with considered one of her personal however Rybakina arrange a championship level with an unbelievable serve that would not be returned.
The ace adopted and Rybakina gained the sport, set, match and the title.
6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 10:58am
Sabalenka hits again with fast maintain of serve
Sabalenka wasn’t losing time in that sport. She raced by way of her serves and gained the sport with ease.
That snaps Rybakina’s grip on momentum right here, but it surely doesn’t save Sabalenka from a tough spot.
It is 5-4 to Rybakina and the Kazakh is serving for the match.
6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 10:55am
Sabalenka past pissed off as Rybakina now one sport away from title
Rybakina has held her serve, making it 5 video games in a row she has gained in this set.
She leads 5-3 now and is only one sport away from turning into Australian Open champion.
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Sabalenka is absolutely not happy. Not in any respect. She threw her racquet on the floor, and caught it once more really. It was cool. But she isn’t completely satisfied.
6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 10:50am
Rybakina breaks! She’s in entrance in the deciding set
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From 0-3 down in this set, Rybakina now leads 4-3 and has a serve in hand.
What is occurring?!?
The world primary seemed in cruise management in this third set and was taking part in a few of her greatest tennis.
But Rybakina has fired again, and in some method.
In that sport she gave Sabalenka no time to assume with fast returns and highly effective backhand pictures.
This is unbelievable tennis, from each gamers, however in the mean time it’s Rybakina with the higher hand.
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6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 10:46am
Rybakina holds after saving a break level
The Kazakh has served her manner out of bother as soon as once more on Rod Laver Arena.
She saved a break level in that sport with a dominant serve and went on to energy two serves that gave Sabalenka no probability.
That was an in depth one however we’re locked at 3-3.
Sabalenka is starting to get pissed off once more. Momentum retains shifting in this one.
6h in the pastSat 31 Jan 2026 at 10:40am
Rybakina breaks again!
That instruction from her coach to spice up her vitality has labored! Rybakina has damaged again right here in the third set.
Rybakina dominated that sport together with her protection and stopped Sabalenka’s momentum in its tracks.
There was one other backhand winner that wowed the gang and in typical Rybakina vogue, she walked it off with a cool expression on her face.
Pressure? Doesn’t seem like it. What a sport now we have right here.
