Sabalenka wins Australian Open, loses to Rybacka in final

Melbourne, dated 28

Fifth seed Sabalenka of Belarus won the Australian Open women's singles title. She won her first career Grand Slam championship with a 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 victory over Rybaki of Kazakhstan in the final. Coincidentally, he won the title in the first Grand Slam Championship final of his career.

Ribakina was already a Wimbledon winner, but could not maintain her dominance despite winning the first set at Melbourne Park. Ribaki's second career Grand Slam championship final was her first loss.


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