Kazakh Elena Rybakina crowned Australian Open 2026 champion
Kazakhstan’s top tennis player Elena Rybakina has won the Australian Open 2026, defeating Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final: 6–4, 4–6, 6–4, Qazinform News Agency learnt from the Schrodinger’s Sport Telegram Channel.
With this victory, Elena Rybakina secured her second career Grand Slam title.
A champion’s lap of honour 🏆
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2026
Elena Rybakina soaking in her Australian Open triumph.#AO26 pic.twitter.com/1wbkbm2sap
She achieved her career highlight in 2022 by winning the Wimbledon Championships, followed by reaching the 2023 Australian Open final and ranking the World No. 3. In 2025, Elena Rybakina finished the season by winning the WTA Finals.
To note, Elena Rybakina has now won 20 of her last 21 matches, capturing back-to-back major tournaments.
Earlier, Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan climbed to third place in the WTA rankings following her run to the final of the Australian Open 2026.
