Rybakina wins first set of Australian Open final

2026-01-31 - 11:06

Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina reacts after a point against Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka during their women’s singles final at the Australian Open. (AFP pic) MELBOURNE: Fifth seed Elena Rybakina won the first set of the Australian Open final against world number one Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday. The 26-year-old, who was born in Moscow but represents Kazakhstan, broke in the first game and served out for the set 6-4 in 37 minutes at Melbourne Park. Rybakina is chasing a first Australian Open title while Belarusian Sabalenka is seeking her third.