Australian Open 2026: Rybakina to Face Sabalenka in Singles Final

Melbourne Park is set for a historic showdown as the Australian Open 2026 women’s finalists are confirmed. Elena Rybakina secured her place in the final with a hard-fought 6-3, 7-6(7) victory over Jessica Pegula on Rod Laver Arena. The fifth seed displayed immense composure, saving two set points in the second-set tiebreak to close out the match in just over two hours. Rybakina, seeking her second Grand Slam title, will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a highly anticipated rematch of their 2023 final. Sabalenka continued her dominant run by defeating Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3, marking her fourth consecutive final appearance in Melbourne.