The data that puts Rybakina's success in Australia on a par with great female legends

Elena Rybakina lifted her second Grand Slam title after defeating Aryna Sabalenka at the 2026 Australian Open. The Kazakh, who will rise to number three in the world rankings next Monday, has achieved several milestones thanks to her success in Melbourne, putting her on par with WTA legends. One of them is becoming the sixth player in the Open Era to win her first two individual women's Grand Slams on hard and grass courts, following in the footsteps of Amelie Mauresmo, Lindsay Davenport, Maria Sharapova, Martina Hingis, and Venus Williams. She also becomes the sixth player to secure more than 10 consecutive victories against Top 10 players, following Justine Henin, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Amelie Mauresmo, and Iga Swiatek.

2 - Elena Rybakina is the sixth player in the Open Era to win her first two Women’s Singles Majors on hard and grass court after Amelie Mauresmo, Lindsay Davenport, Maria Sharapova, Martina Hingis and Venus Williams. Speed.#AusOpen | @AustralianOpen @WTA pic.twitter.com/642F9GUZCp

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