Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Elena Rybakina Wins Australian Open
Elena Rybakina from Kazakhstan won the Australian Open tennis championship on January 31, 2026.
She beat Aryna Sabalenka from Belarus in a thrilling three-set match with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
This was Rybakina's first Australian Open title and her second Grand Slam win after her 2022 Wimbledon victory.
Sabalenka, who was the world number one, played well but couldn't overcome Rybakina's strong performance.
Rybakina also made history by becoming the first Kazakh player to win the Australian Open.
The match was exciting and showed Rybakina's ability to come back from a tough situation.
She won a big prize of AUD 4.15 million for her victory.
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final.
This was Rybakina's first Australian Open title and her second Grand Slam win.
Rybakina became the first Kazakh player to win the Australian Open.
The match lasted two hours and 18 minutes, with Rybakina overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the third set.
Rybakina won a record-breaking prize of AUD 4.15 million (Approx. ₹25 Crore).
- Who
- Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan) and Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)
- What
- Women's singles final of the Australian Open tennis championship
- When
- Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Where
- Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- To determine the champion of the Australian Open women's singles
Elena Rybakina
Aryna Sabalenka
Performance in the Final
Elena Rybakina
Rybakina displayed resilience and composure, overcoming a 3-0 deficit in the third set to win the match.
Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka showed strong comeback skills but ultimately fell short in the crucial moments.
Historical Significance
Elena Rybakina
Rybakina became the first Kazakh player to win the Australian Open and added a second Grand Slam title to her career.
Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka aimed to win her fourth Grand Slam title but was denied by Rybakina.
- Winner
- Elena Rybakina
- Runner-up
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Score
- 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
- Duration
- 2 hours and 18 minutes
- Prize Money (Winner)
- AUD 4.15 million (Approx. ₹25 Crore)
- Prize Money (Runner-up)
- AUD 2.15 million (Approx. ₹13 Crore)
- Rybakina's Previous Grand Slam
- Wimbledon 2022
- Sabalenka's Previous Grand Slam Titles
- Three (not specified which ones)
Sources
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