MELBOURNE, Australia (Fox News) — Elena Rybakina secures her first Australian Open title and second Grand Slam victory by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling final on Saturday.

Key Facts:

• Rybakina, 26, rallied from 3-0 down in the third set to win 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
• This victory marks Rybakina’s redemption after losing to Sabalenka in 2023.
• Sabalenka reflects on her regrets and hopes for more wins in the future.
• The win moves Rybakina to the No. 3 spot in the rankings.

  
  Caption: Elena Rybakina plays a backhand return to Aryna Sabalenka during the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

  
  Caption: Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her match against Elena Rybakina in the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

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