Elena Rybakina finally won her second Grand Slam title with a victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open on Saturday, and it was something of a testament to quiet achievers. Four years ago, Rybakina won the first set of the Australian final but lost it in three. This time, after breaking in the first game and taking the first set, she rallied after losing the second set and going down 3-0 in the third. Career changeA win over Sabalenka at the season-ending WTA Finals last November has changed her career trajectory. Rybakina has won her last 10 matches straight against players in the Top 10, and she'll move to No.

Source: The Telegraph January 31, 2026 14:42 UTC