Three years after Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Jelena Rybakina at the 2023 Australian Open to claim her first Grand Slam title, they are set to face off again in Melbourne, this time for the championship.
This marks Sabalenka’s fourth consecutive appearance in the Australian Open final, where she clinched back-to-back titles in 2023 and 2024.
Both players have been impressive in this year’s tournament, winning all their previous matches without dropping a single set.
- Who: No.1 Aryna Sabalenka vs. No.5 Elena Rybakina
- When: January 31st at 3:30 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
- Where: Melbourne Park, Australia
- Channel: ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV (Try it for free)
The last encounter between Sabalenka and Rybakina was in November 2025 during the WTA Finals, where Rybakina secured a straight-set victory.
They have faced each other 14 times, with Sabalenka leading the head-to-head series at eight wins to Rybakina’s six.
What time is the Australian Open women’s final on Saturday?
The women’s final is set to kick off at 3:30 a.m. ET on January 31st.
How to watch the Australian Open for free
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