Understated triumph: Elena Rybakina wins the Australian Open with calm precision Elena Rybakina is bringing her understated style back to the biggest stages in tennis The Independent UK · Feb 1
'Getting more hungry': Aussie Open champ's confession Newly-crowned Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina isn't content with a second grand slam title following a rampant run through the Melbourne Park draw. AAP · Jan 31
‘I always believed’: Elena Rybakina relishes return to top table after Melbourne glory Elena Rybakina said she never stopped believing she would win a second grand slam title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win the Australian Open The Guardian - UK · Jan 31
Elena Rybakina’s coach presented with trophy after Australian Open victory Stefano Vukov was banned from last year’s Australian Open as the WTA conducted an investigation into his conduct The Independent UK · Jan 31
A wing and a prayer: Rybakina’s quiet resolve wrests glory from Sabalenka To the sound of a lone bird chirping, the crash-bang wallop ultimately belonged to the underdog in a blockbuster Australian Open final The Guardian - UK · Jan 31
Elena Rybakina relishes return to tennis’ top table with Australian Open triumph The 26-year-old added to the Wimbledon crown she won in 2022 and will return to world number three. The Independent UK · Jan 31
Another brutal Australian Open defeat highlights Aryna Sabalenka’s contradiction The sport’s dominant No 1 has been unable to carry that aura into grand slam finals with the same consistency The Independent UK · Jan 31
'Really upset': Sabalenka reeling from AO final defeat Aryna Sabalenka was up a service break in the final set, but threw away her advantage in a tough loss to Elena Rybakina. AAP · Jan 31
Elena Rybakina Establishes Herself As Player of the Moment With Australian Open Win The 26-year-old may keep a low profile, but her game is loud, taking down Aryna Sabalenka in commanding fashion in Melbourne. Sports Illustrated · Jan 31
Australian Open: Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win women's singles title The Kazakh claims her second Grand Slam title and first Down Under Evening Standard · Jan 31
Elena Rybakina outguns Aryna Sabalenka to land Australian Open title Rybakina fought back from 3-0 down in the deciding set to win 6-4 4-6 6-4. The Independent UK · Jan 31
Elena Rybakina rocks Aryna Sabalenka to grab first Australian Open triumph Elena Rybakina battled from 3-0 down in the final set to win a first Australian Open with a brilliant 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over the world No 1, Aryna Sabalenka The Guardian - UK · Jan 31
Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title Elena Rybakina has won the Australian Open title with a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka that avenged her loss in the championship decider here in 2023 The Independent UK · Jan 31
Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open Big-hitting Kazakh Elena Rybakina has avenged her 2023 final loss to win the Australian Open with a three-set victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka. AAP · Jan 31
The Independent UK · Jan 31 Novak Djokovic says critics driving him on with history on the line in Melbourne Djokovic is chasing a record 25th major, while opponent Carlos Alcaraz can become the youngest man to win all four grand slam titles.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 31 Elena Rybakina stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open women’s singles final – as it happened Rybakina won her first Australian Open title and avenged her loss to Sabalenka in the 2023 final after staging a third-set fightback to win 6-4, 4-6, 6-4
Evening Standard · Jan 31 Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina start time and how to watch Australian Open final today Grand Slam champions go head to head in first major final of 2026
The Independent UK · Jan 31 Australian Open live: Djokovic skips practice ahead of Alcaraz showdown and historic final One way or another, history will be made as Djokovic faces Alcaraz in the Australian Open men’s final on Sunday
AAP · Jan 30 'Just tough, so chill': Rybakina steeled for AO final Elena Rybakina hopes past experience against world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka will hold her in good stead with the Australian Open crown on the line.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30 Your Guardian sport weekend: Australian Open finals, Premier League and T20 cricket Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Carlos Alcaraz responds to controversy over medical timeout after Australian Open epic Alexander Zverev was furious after Alcaraz was allowed to take a medical timeout in the third set of their marathon Australian Open semi-final while he appeared to struggle with cramp
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30 Rybakina poses threat to Sabalenka’s bid for legendary status in Australian Open final The world No 1 is on the verge of a fifth grand slam title, but the former Wimbledon champion has proved she can cause problems
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Australian Open live: Djokovic stuns Sinner in another five-set epic to book Alcaraz final Djokovic produced an astonishing performance across four hours and five sets to reach his first grand slam final in 18 months, defeating Sinner in another classic
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Carlos Alcaraz battles past Alexander Zverev in epic Australian Open semi-final The world number one appeared to suffer from cramp but recovered to win after five hours and 27 minutes.
The Independent UK · Jan 30 Aryna Sabalenka v Elena Rybakina start time and how to watch Australian Open final Sabalenka and Rybakina are set for another big-hitting Australian Open final after their instant classic from three years ago