Australian Open 2026 Women’s Singles Final, Sabalenka Vs Rybakina Live Photo: See The Best Photos From Melbourne

The Women’s singles final in the 2026 Australian Open edition has begun at the the Rod Laver Arena between World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and 2023 runner-up Elena Rybakina. Both the players remained absolutely untouchable throughout the tournament, reaching the finale without even dropping a single set. While Sabalenka blanked Elina Svitolina in straight sets, Rybakina fought hard against Jessica Pegula in the semi-final. This match is actually a replay of the 2023 final where the Belarussian was crowned champion, but this time around, thing look different. Catch some of the best pictures live from the match.

Updated on: 31 January 2026 4:08 pm

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus returns a shot from Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan plays a forehand to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a backhand to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns a shot from Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus returns a shot from Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan reacts during her match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus tries to stop a ball from Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays a backhand return to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dita Alangkara

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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns a shot from Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus serves the ball to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after winning a set against Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan during the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Dar Yasin