Elena Rybakina Eyes 'Big Goals' After Australian Open Triumph
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News18•01-02-2026, 10:14
Elena Rybakina Eyes 'Big Goals' After Australian Open Triumph
- •Elena Rybakina defeated the top two ranked players, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, to win the Australian Open.
- •This marks Rybakina's second major crown, adding to her Wimbledon title won over three years ago.
- •Despite Sabalenka leading 3-0 in the final set, Rybakina maintained her composure to secure a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory.
- •Rybakina, dubbed a "quiet assassin" by Australian media, has been in top form since mid-last year and is set to return to a career-high ranking of three.
- •She aims to carry her momentum throughout the year, with aspirations for more Grand Slam success and potentially the world number one spot.
Why It Matters: Elena Rybakina's Australian Open victory signals her ambition for more Grand Slam titles and the world number one ranking.
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