close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for January 30 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Elena Rybakina stunned top-ranked womens tennis pro Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday to win her first Australian Open and her second Grand Slam title, earning redemption after her previous loss to Sabalenka in 2023. Rybakina, 26, rallied from 3-0 in the third set to defeat Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and win her second title since claiming her first at Wimbledon in 2022. Elena Rybakina plays a backhand return to Aryna Sabalenka during the womens singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 31, 2026. (AP PhotoDita Alangkara)"Its an incredible achievement, Im super happy and proud," Rybakina said of her win, speaking to the media after the match. "It was a really tough battle and I didnt expect to turn it around Aryna is a very tough opponent, but Im super happy that this time Im holding the trophy." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rybakina had a chance against Sabalenka in 2023, but it would be Sabalenkas first of back-to-back Australian Open titles. "Last time, I was close but I did not really play that well," Rybakina recalled. "I knew even today if I get a chance to lead that I will need to try some risky shots and just go for it." It was a tough loss for Sabalenka, who fell in last years Australian Open final to American tennis
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