Elena Rybakina avenged her 2023 Australian Open final loss to Aryna Sabalenka with a three-set triumph Saturday to claim her first crown in Melbourne.
Jan. 31 Elena Rybakina avenged her 2023 Australian Open final loss to Aryna Sabalenka with a three-set triumph Saturday to claim her first crown in Melbourne.
The Russia native, who represents Kazakhstan, uncorked a 114-mph ace for championship point in the 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory at Rod Laver Arena. Rybakina, who will climb from No. 5 to No. 3 in the WTA singles rankings, totaled six aces and 28 winners, while converting 3 of 6 break point chances in the 2-hour, 18-minute thriller.
She earned a $4.15 million first-place prize for her second Grand Slam title.
“We had a lot of things going on and I’m really glad we achieved this result”, Rybakina said on the ESPN broadcast. “. Hopefully we can keep on going strong this year.
