Women's Singles
Rybakina and Sabalenka reach Australian Open final in rematch
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Elena Rybakina advanced to the Australian Open 2026 final with a 6-3, 7-6(7) victory over Jessica Pegula, setting up a rematch of the 2023 title clash against Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3. Both players reached the final without dropping a set, marking the first such occurrence since 2008. The showdown on January 31 will see Rybakina seek her second Grand Slam title while Sabalenka aims for her third Australian Open crown.
Elena Rybakina claimed her first Australian Open title by defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the women's singles final at Melbourne Park. The victory marks Rybakina's second Grand Slam triumph, following her 2022 Wimbledon win. Sabalenka, seeking a third major, fell short in her second consecutive final loss here.
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Elina Svitolina delivered a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over world No. 3 Coco Gauff in just 59 minutes during the Australian Open 2026 quarterfinals, advancing to her first semifinal in Melbourne. The 31-year-old Ukrainian extended her perfect 10-0 record for the year and guaranteed a return to the WTA Top 10. Gauff, frustrated by the loss, smashed her racket off-camera but earned A$750,000 in prize money and 430 ranking points.