Australian Open 2023 Women's Singles Final in Photos: Aryna Sabalenka Beats Elena Rybakina to Clinch Maiden Grand Slam Title
Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title
Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina and win the Australian Open on Saturday for her first Grand Slam title. (AP Image)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus hugs the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy aloft after defeating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Image)
The hard-hitting Belarusian collapsed to the court in tears after winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 against the Wimbledon champion. (AP Image)
The 24-year-old Sabalenka wiped a tear from her right eye before getting a warm hug from Moscow-born Rybakina, who played a full part in an amazing match between to hard-hitters. (AP Image)
Sabalenka, the fifth seed, then ran to her player's box to celebrate joyously with her team. (AP Image)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy aloft after defeating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (AP Image)
The third set was heart-thumpingly tight, both players creating chances only to see their opponent fight back, until Sabalenka finally secured her dream.(AP Image)
Elena Rybakina will have the consolation of breaking into the top 10 for the first time, after reaching her second Grand Slam final in seven months. (AP Image)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy with the ball kids (AP Image)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus kisses the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy after defeating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan (AP Image)
