Elena Rybakina’s Complex Path to a Straightforward Australian Open Title

Elena Rybakina rallies, tops Aryna Sabalenka for first Australian Open title

Fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina rallied from three games down in the third set to defeat World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and win her first Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne.

The Kazakhstan billionaire behind star’s Australian Open triumph

When Elena Rybakina stepped on stage to collect her trophy on Saturday night, she thanked the usual people – her opponent, her coaching team, her sponsors and Tennis Australia.

Elena Rybakina’s complex path to a straightforward Australian Open title

MELBOURNE, Australia — For Elena Rybakina, things are rarely straightforward, even though they appear beautifully simple.

The Kazakhstan billionaire behind Elena Rybakina’s Australian Open triumph: Bulat Utemuratov

A diplomat and industrialist, he funded the career of the Russian-born player who won her second grand slam and first Australian Open.

Rybakina beats No. 1 Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title

Elena Rybakina won five straight games and then closed out with an ace on her first championship point.

WTA Tour Rankings: Movers of the Week Including Elena Rybakina

As the 2026 Australian Open has come to a close, there will be quite a few big moves around the WTA top 100 once new rankings are officially released on Monday. Here are some of the biggest movers ahead of the WTA Tour Middle Eastern swing. Biggest Movers in the WTA top 100 This Week – Week 4 Moving Up Elena Rybakina: +2: world #5 -> world #3 The 2026 Australian Open champion isn’t making too many massive ranking leaps, but her victory on Saturd…