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Spectacular. Elena Rybakina became the champion of the 2026 Australian Open after defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 4-6 6-4, who struggled immensely to counter her opponent's direct tennis and manage her own emotions. A masterful comeback by the Kazakh in the third set to claim her second Grand Slam title.

An exciting clash of power hitters eager to take control of the points, to impose their dominance and seek maximum precision in moments where the pulse of any mortal would falter, was expected. Not only were the expectations met, but they were exceeded. Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka delivered a magnificent spectacle in the final of the 2026 Australian Open, resolved by small details and already a determining factor in the history of this sport and both players' careers.

Maximum equality was seen in the first set, with statistics that fail to explain what happened. Rybakina had a low first service percentage (48%) and the same number of winners as unforced errors (9), a recipe that usually does not work against Sabalenka.

However, the Belarusian succumbed to overexcitement at times, made errors at crucial moments by rushing to hit winners, and struggled on her return, winning only five out of the fifteen points played on Rybakina's second serve. Elena seized her opportunity, something Aryna, too nervous, failed to do.

Rybakina overwhelmed Sabalenka with the power and depth of her shots

Everything changed from the beginning of the second set, although Aryna had to persevere for her positive feelings to be reflected on the scoreboard. The Belarusian significantly improved her serve, becoming impregnable with her first serve and not conceding a single break point, while realizing she had to give more margin on her returns against Rybakina's second serves, of which Elena could only win 5 out of 13 points in that context. The Kazakh managed to keep the score close as best as she could, but eventually lost her serve to love in the tenth game.

Dejected and with legs frozen. This is how the third set began for Rybakina, seemingly unaware of the situation she was in. As if a cold shower, words from her controversial coach, Vukov, awakened the Kazakh from her lethargy, reminding her to activate herself again because if she lost without giving her all, she would regret it. It was a turning point for Elena, who recovered from a 1-3 deficit and closed the match with the composure of a true master.

One of Aryna Sabalenka's greatest virtues, her boundless passion and ambition, can turn into a disadvantage in closely contested Grand Slam finals, where emotional management plays a determining role. The Belarusian's errors stemmed from overexcitement, striving too hard, whereas Elena Rybakina maintained her composure in critical situations and ultimately clinched the title at the 2026 Australian Open. A second Grand Slam title for a woman who has all that it takes to build a great legacy.

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