It was payback after the Belarusian Sabalenka won the 2023 final between twoof the hardest hitters in women's tennis. She was into her fourth Australian Open final in a row and had been imperiousuntil now, with tears in her eyes at the end. With the roof on because of drizzle in Melbourne, Rybakina immediately brokeserve and then comfortably held for 2-0. The second game of the second set was tense, Rybakina saving three breakpoints in a 10-minute arm-wrestle. But a surging Rybakina won a fourth game in a row to break for 4-3, then heldto put a thrilling victory within sight.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 31, 2026 11:41 UTC