Elena Rybakina vs Aryna Sabalenka: Australian Open Women’s Singles Final – Live | 2023 Australian Open

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Sabalenka 1-1 * Rybakina

Rybakina’s service isn’t as strong, but it’s still pretty solid. Russell Crowe looks on, as the Kazakh player reaches 40-15 and then plays. Sisters, what we do in life… resonates in eternity

Sabalenka * 1-0 Rybakina

And we go away and start with a double fault. Not the best start and one followed by an ace. And then a big serve, following up a smashing forehand for 30-15. The ace gets the job done.

The players go out onto the court, Rybakina first, followed by Sabalenka. The cup is in view of them as they enter the Rod Laver Arena. They pose for pictures, and toss. Sabalenka will serve first, and they can start the slam dunk.

Aryna Sabalenka (right) and Elena Rybakina pose for photos before the start of the women’s singles final. Photo: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty Images

Updated at 08.52 GMT

News terms from the tennis man.

They’re opening the roof on Rod Laver for Rybakina vs Sabalenka, which is a relief because it was damp as hell on lockdown.

We hope it will be a better match too. #AusOpen https://t.co/jRET7lI3ed

— James Gray (@jamesgraysport) January 28, 2023

Some previous results from Melbourne Park.

“It’s incredible to win, but even more so if you have something to fight for and something to be proud of.” @SamWCTennis 🇳🇱 retained his #AusOpen Quad Singles title on Saturday, defeating compatriot Niels Fink in two tight sets. #AO23

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023

Tumaini Carayol on scene in Melbourne ahead of the much-anticipated Blowout Festival.

There are times when players meet at their best too early in a Grand Slam and other events can seem lopsided at the end, but with Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina facing each other in their first final in Melbourne, there is no doubt that these two are the two best players in the tournament. Competition.

Preamble

This looks like a perfectly placed final, with Sabalenka chasing her first Slam, while taking on Wimbledon champion Rybakina at Melbourne Park. It’s Belarus vs Kazakhstan and two players are looking to close the gap at the top of the women’s game. Rybakina is mentally tough, while Sabelenka has strength. Both are six-footers, they have a match-up to win this tournament and it looks pretty close. Sabalenka has won all three of their meetings together, at Wimbledon in 2021, Abu Dhabi in 2021 and Wuhan in 2019. All three matches have gone to three sets, and that looks like a likely outcome here. The stakes are the highest they can be, and who will have the mental strength to prevail?

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