Elena Rybakina stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win her first tittle

Elena Rybakina made history in the 2026 Australian Open women’s singles final. In the title match played at Rod Laver Arena, she defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Australian Open title. This victory was not just about winning a trophy, but also sweet revenge for her loss in the 2023 final. The thrilling three-set match kept the spectators on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Rybakina’s Dominance in the First Set

From the start of the match, Rybakina played aggressive tennis. Her precise groundstrokes and powerful serves put Sabalenka on the back foot. In the first set, Rybakina broke the top seed’s serve once and didn’t lose a single service game herself. With this consistent performance, she won the first set 6-4.

Sabalenka’s Comeback in the Second Set

The second set was much tighter. Both players held their serves and put pressure on each other through long rallies. Sabalenka, keeping her emotions in check, attacked at the right moments. At 5-4, she got a break point and capitalized on the opportunity, winning the set 6-4 and leveling the match.

The Thrilling Third Set and the Decisive Break

The deciding third set was nothing short of a rollercoaster. Sabalenka took an early lead with a break, but Rybakina responded immediately. At 3-3, Rybakina broke Sabalenka’s serve again to take a crucial 4-3 lead. After that, she maintained her composure and didn’t give her opponent a chance to come back.

Scorecard and Historic Victory