MELBOURNE, Australia – Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and fifth seed Elena Rybakina will battle for the Australian Open title on Saturday evening in a rematch of the 2023 decider Down Under.
Both Sabalenka and Rybakina were in scintillating form heading into the final; neither player will drop a set this tournament and both will be responsible for shipping three seed packs.
For Sabalenka, she is aiming for a third title at Melbourne Park in four years and a fifth Grand Slam victory. Rybakina, meanwhile, will look to add the Australian Open title to the Wimbledon crown she won against Ons Jabeur in 2022.
Yesterday, 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic and world champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the men’s final after both prevailed in epic five-set matches.
Djokovic turned back the clock to stun reigning champion Jannik Sinner 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in four hours and nine minutes, while Alcaraz overcame cramps and injuries to beat third seed Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 in a match that lasted five hours and 27 minutes. third longest in tournament history.
Stay informed as ESPN’s team of reporters bring you all the latest news, results, highlights and more from the women’s final at Melbourne Park.
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