who won australian open 2026 women

Elena Rybakina won the 2026 Australian Open women’s singles title , defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

Who won Australian Open 2026 women?

• Champion : Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan, seeded No. 5).

• Runner‑up : Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus, seeded No. 1).

• Final score : Rybakina won 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 in a three‑set thriller on Rod Laver Arena.

Why this result stands out

• It is Rybakina’s second Grand Slam title , after her 2022 Wimbledon victory.

• She became the first Kazakhstani woman to lift the Australian Open singles trophy.

• En route to the title, she beat both the world No. 1 and No. 2, putting her among a small group of players to achieve that feat at Melbourne Park.

Quick result snapshot (2026 AO women’s singles)

Event| Result / Detail
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Tournament| Australian Open 2026 – Women’s Singles 3
Champion| Elena Rybakina (KAZ) 13
Runner‑up| Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) 35
Final score| 6–4, 4–6, 6–4 39
Rybakina’s majors now| 2 (Wimbledon 2022, AO 2026) 13

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