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Rybakina poses threat to Sabalenka’s bid for legendary status in Australian Open final
World No 1 is on the verge of a fifth grand slam title, but former Wimbledon champion has proved she can cause problems
At the end of yet another semi-final in Melbourne on Thursday night, Aryna Sabalenka slammed the door shut on Elina Svitolina with a searing forehand winner, her 29th of the night. It was another near flawless performance from the Belarusian, another match she dominated from start to finish without any response, reinforcing her status as the leading hard court player of her generation.
Six matches in, Sabalenka’s fourth consecutive run to the Australian Open final has proved one of her most impressive. She is yet to drop a set and has shown how much her game has evolved by also dominating the net and peppering opponents with an array of drop shots. The few times she has been pushed, such as in her third round match against Anastasia Potapova, the world No 1 has produced her best tennis in the decisive moments and been in control of the baseline throughout.
Sabalenka the favourite but Rybakina pledges 'fight to the end'
Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka are set for a rematch of their 2023 Australian Open final. (Getty Images)
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set to do battle in the Australian Open women's singles final.
The pair met in the 2023 final in which Sabalenka came from a set down to win her first title at Melbourne Park.
ABC Sport will have live blog and radio coverage of the final, which begins at 7:30pm AEDT on Saturday.
Aryna Sabalenka will bid for a third Australian Open trophy in four years when the Belarusian collides with fellow power-hitter Elena Rybakina in a heavyweight rematch of their title showdown three years ago.
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History on the line for Sabalenka and Rybakina in AO 2026 final
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Records are on the line as we approach the pointy end of Australian Open 2026.
A slice of history beckons for both Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina in their blockbuster women’s final on Saturday, a rematch of their 2023 three-set epic at Melbourne Park.
Should two-time winner Sabalenka get her hands on the trophy again, it’s not hyperbole to say she would cement herself as one of the hardcourt greats of the 21st century so far.
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