What are Elena Rybakina's previous Grand Slam titles?

Elena Rybakina won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2022 by defeating Ons Jabeur in the final. This Australian Open victory is her second major title.

What happened in the previous Australian Open final between Rybakina and Sabalenka?

In the 2023 Australian Open final, Elena Rybakina lost to Aryna Sabalenka in three sets after winning the first set.

How did Rybakina turn the match around in the final?

Rybakina rallied from 3-0 down in the third set to win 6-4, saving six of eight breakpoints, serving six aces, and converting three of six breakpoints.

What is Elena Rybakina's current WTA ranking after the win?

The victory moves Elena Rybakina to No. 3 in the WTA rankings.

Who did Rybakina credit for her success after the match?

Elena Rybakina credited her coach Stefano Vukov, who had been under suspension the previous year, in her post-match interview.

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Elena Rybakina Rallies To Beat Aryna Sabalenka For Australian Open Title

Rybakina defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in Melbourne to win her second Grand Slam.

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Match records show Elena Rybakina defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open final in Melbourne on Jan. 25, 2025 to win her second Grand Slam title.

The victory moves 26-year-old Elena Rybakina to No. 3 in the WTA rankings, WTA records show.

Aryna Sabalenka said in a post-match news conference that she was "really upset" after squandering a 3-0 lead in the third set and missing late chances.

Rybakina, seeded fifth, served six aces and saved six breakpoint chances in the match, tournament statistics show.

Elena Rybakina credited coach Stefano Vukov, who spent time under suspension last year, in her post-match interview, she said.

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Center-leaning sources frame Rybakina’s win as a quiet redemption arc, emphasizing understated celebration and comeback momentum through evaluative language ('testament to quiet achievers', 'low-key celebration') and selective context (coach suspension, WTA Finals win). Editorial choices—wording, focal stats, and placement—shape a resilience narrative, while direct player quotes remain source content supporting that portrait.

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: Elena Rybakina won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon in 2022 by defeating Ons Jabeur in the final. This Australian Open victory is her second major title.
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WTA Official - Elena Rybakina Profile
: In the 2023 Australian Open final, Elena Rybakina lost to Aryna Sabalenka in three sets after winning the first set.
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WTA Tennis - Rybakina earns place among game’s elites
: Rybakina rallied from 3-0 down in the third set to win 6-4, saving six of eight breakpoints, serving six aces, and converting three of six breakpoints.
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WTA Official - Sabalenka vs. Rybakina Final Stats
: The victory moves Elena Rybakina to No. 3 in the WTA rankings.
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WTA Tennis - Rybakina earns place among game’s elites
: Elena Rybakina credited her coach Stefano Vukov, who had been under suspension the previous year, in her post-match interview.
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WTA Official Match Summary

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