Australian Open: Elena Rybakina defeats world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win maiden title in Melbourne | Tennis News

Elena Rybakina defeated world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4 to win her second Grand Slam title with a maiden success at the Australian Open.

Kazakh star Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, battled back from 3-0 down in the deciding set by winning five of the next six games to triumph.

The ‌victory came ​three years after ‍Sabalenka defeated Rybakina in the ‌2023 ⁠final at ‌Melbourne ‍Park.

More to follow…

Watch the ATP and WTA Tours, live on Sky Sports or stream with NOW and the Sky Sports app, giving Sky Sports customers access to over 50 per cent more live sport this year at no extra cost. Find out more here.