Sabalenka to face Rybakina in Melbourne final

Aryna Sabalenka will meet Elena Rybakina in a blockbuster Australian Open final after the world number one eased past Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 to reach her fourth consecutive Melbourne final. The two-time champion overcame brief lapses in form and a hindrance call to seal victory. Rybakina, the former Wimbledon champion, booked her place with a […]

Aryna Sabalenka will meet Elena Rybakina in a blockbuster Australian Open final after the world number one eased past Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 to reach her fourth consecutive Melbourne final.

The two-time champion overcame brief lapses in form and a hindrance call to seal victory.

Rybakina, the former Wimbledon champion, booked her place with a 6-3, 7-6 (9-7) win over Jessica Pegula, setting up a chance to avenge her 2023 final defeat to Sabalenka.

Both players are unbeaten in sets, with Sabalenka on an 11-match streak and Rybakina in formidable form.