The Belarusian defeated Kazakh Elena Rybakina in a tight 4-6, 6-3 and 6-4.
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka won this Saturday the first title of grand slam of his career, when he was crowned champion of the australia tomorrow after defeating Kazakh Elena Rybakina in the final with a tight 4-6, 6-3 and 6-4.
This victory over the reigning Wimbledon champion, who claimed in 2 hours, 28 minutes at the Rod Laver Arena, will allow the 24-year-old Belarusian to rise from fifth place in the WTA rankings, which led by the Polish Iga Swiatek.
The Belarusian, who could not display her flag due to the ban on the symbols of her country and Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine, received the cup from the American Billie Jean King (79), legend of women’s tennis, winner of 39 Grand Slam titles (12 singles, 16 in women’s doubles and 11 in mixed doubles).
“It is an inspiration to receive the trophy from your hands, thanks for all the incredible things you have done in tennis. I also want to congratulate Elena, who is a great player. Hope to see you again in the major finals“The new winner commented.
Sabalenka has won 11 matches she has played this year and in today’s finals she lost the first set of the season against a rival she has beaten four times on tour.
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Source: Tycsports
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