Elena Rybakina won the second grand slam title of her tennis career by claiming this year’s Australian Open with a thrilling 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. With this win,

Aryna Sabalenka has once again struggled on the sport’s biggest stage, falling short in Saturday’s Australian Open final against Elena Rybakina. Rybakina came out on top 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and has been backed to overtake Sabalenka for the top spot in the world rankings this year.

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