Aryna Sabalenka has frosty moment with Ukrainian opponent after reaching Australian Open final
Sabalenka defeats Svitolina 6‑2, 6‑3 to reach her fourth straight Australian Open final.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka routed Ukrainian qualifier Elina Svitolina 6‑2, 6‑3 on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to advance to the Australian Open final at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena. The Belarusian’s win marked her fourth consecutive final at the tournament, a record‑tying run that began in 2023. Sabalenka, 27, displayed a sharp baseline game and controlled the rally pace, while Svitolina struggled to find a rhythm in the final set. The victory secured Sabalenka a 20‑match winning streak on hard courts and boosted her ranking to No. 1, with her next opponent slated to be the reigning champion. The crowd cheered the Belarusian’s triumph before the finals draw.
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