Overview
- Elena Rybakina beat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to win her first Australian Open and second Grand Slam title.
- Trailing 0-3 in the decider, Rybakina won five straight games and sealed the championship with an ace on match point.
- Sabalenka, a two-time Melbourne champion, has now lost the Australian Open final for a second straight year after falling to Madison Keys in 2025.
- Rybakina’s path featured straight-sets wins over No. 2 Iga Swiatek and No. 6 Jessica Pegula after both finalists reached the final without dropping a set.
- The champion earned about $2.8 million, with the runner-up receiving roughly $1.45 million, as their rivalry deepens following Rybakina’s win at the 2025 WTA Finals.