Overview
- Elena Rybakina beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in a tight final where both players won 92 points with near-identical serving numbers.
- Her path featured straight‑set wins over No. 2 Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals and No. 6 Jessica Pegula in the semifinals, reaching the final without dropping a set.
- Rybakina’s victory is the first Australian Open singles title for a player representing Kazakhstan.
- She has won 20 of her last 21 matches dating back to late 2025 and is set to return to her career-high ranking of No. 3.
- Sabalenka’s run continued with a fourth consecutive Melbourne final, underscoring her sustained hard‑court excellence.