US EditionAryna Sabalenka vs: Elena Rybakina: Tennis expert reveals 2026 Australian Open women's final picks, bets, predictions
- On January 31, 2026, Aryna Sabalenka faces Elena Rybakina at 2 p.m. IST in the Australian Open final, with Sabalenka favoured due to her strong Melbourne record and recent Grand Slam wins.
- Both finalists reached the decider without dropping a set, with Sabalenka beating Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 and Rybakina defeating Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6.
- Across 14 meetings, Sabalenka holds a narrow edge in a rivalry defined by heavy baseline battles and momentum swings shaping outcomes.
- A Sabalenka win would give her fifth Grand Slam, matching Martina Hingis and Maria Sharapova, while her late-last-year run highlights strong consistency this season.
- Given geopolitical notes, the final carries political undertones because of Sabalenka's Belarusian background and Rybakina's early ties to Moscow, and it is being shown live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv in India.
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