Kazakhstan’s tennis player Elena Rybakina created history in the Australian Open. She defeated world number one tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in the women’s singles final. This is Rybakina’s first Australian Open title.
Elena Rybakina has won the women’s singles title at the Australian Open for the first time. (Photo-AP)
Kazakhstan’s female tennis player Elena Rybakina created history in the Australian Open. In the women’s singles final played on January 31, she defeated world number one player Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus. In this match that lasted three sets, she defeated Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. This is his first Australian Open title. Sabalenka had won the women’s singles title consecutively in 2023 and 2024. At the same time, this is Rybakina’s second Grand Slam. Earlier, she had become Wimbledon champion in the year 2022.
What happened in the match?
Elena Rybakina attacked against Sabalenka from the beginning. He completely defeated the Belarusian player in the first set. Sabalenka had no match against his powerful shots. Rybakina maintained her dominance and won the first set 6-4. After losing the first set, pressure came on Sabalenka. Despite this, he tried his best in the second set. During this, there was a fierce competition between the two players. Sabalenka’s shots were amazing. He won the second set 6-4. Both the players came to par after winning one set each, which made the third set exciting. Sabalenka again dominated Rybakina in the last set. At one time she was leading 3-0 in the third set. But, from here Rybakina made a comeback. During this, he counterattacked and captured the title by winning the third set 6-4.
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3 memorable months for Rybakina
The last three months have been memorable for Rybakina, who won the women’s singles final at the Australian Open. During this period, she defeated world number one Sabalenka and world number two player Iga Swiatek in the WTA Finals and Australian Open. She is the first player in the world to win the title by defeating three players included in the top 6. During this, Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals. At the same time, she defeated world number 6 Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals, and now defeated Arina Sabalenka in the finals.
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