Rybakina shocks Sabalenka to win | Australian Open tennis

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan delivered a sensational performance to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final at Melbourne, claiming her first title at the prestigious tournament.

The fifth-seeded Ry faced Sabalenka in a thrilling rematch of their Melbourne Park final from three years ago, and from the very first game, she showcased incredible focus and power, quickly seizing control of the match.

Ryb’s strong and accurate groundstrokes constantly put pressure on the twice Grand Slam champion Sabalenka, forcing errors and keeping her on the back foot.

Although Sabalenka fought back brilliantly in the second set, exploiting a few mistakes from Rybakina to even the score at one set all, the Kazakh player remained calm and determined.

In the decisive third set, after initially falling behind 0-3, Rybakina demonstrated remarkable composure and resilience, winning consecutive games, breaking Sabalenka’s serve, and turning the match in her favor.

The victory adds the Australian Open crown to Ry’s 2022 Wimbledon triumph, marking her as one of the rising stars of women’s tennis and confirming her ability to compete at the highest level under immense pressure.

Her first Grand Slam title is not only a personal milestone but also a historic moment for Kazakh tennis, highlighting her powerful game, mental toughness, and ability to shine on the biggest stage.