Grand Slam Final

Rybakina and Sabalenka reach Australian Open final in rematch

January 29, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

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.