Sabalenka fights back to win first Grand Slam title
Jago News Desk Published: 28 January 2023, 05:31 PM
| Updated: 28 January 2023, 05:38 PM
Photo: Sky Sports
Belarusian fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka won her first Grand Slam singles title by fighting back to beat Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final.
In an absorbing contest which showcased the power of both players, 24-year-old Sabalenka triumphed 4-6 6-3 6-4.
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Sabalenka, who won under a neutral flag because of Belarus' support of Russia's war in Ukraine, hit 51 winners as her high-risk game paid off in Melbourne.
Kazakhstan's Rybakina was unable to add a second Slam to her Wimbledon title.
Source: BBC
