Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first grand slam singles trophy in style in a pulsating Australian Open final.
The 24-year-old produced an awesome display of power tennis before holding her nerve to defeat Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-3 6-4.
Britain’s Alfie Hewett claimed a long-awaited first Melbourne title in the wheelchair singles, adding to his doubles crown and making it seven singles slams in total.
Picture of the day
Tennis of the highest quality ?
What a point!@wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis • #AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/0sypghNPSP
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023
Stat of the day
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Alexander Blockx becomes the first Belgian boy to win an #AusOpen singles title, prevailing over Tien 6-1, 2-6, 7-6(9).#AO2023 | @TennisBelgium pic.twitter.com/QOF9RRLCdX
— ITF (@ITFTennis) January 28, 2023
We have a new teen queen ?
15-year-old Alina Korneeva outlasts Andreeva 6-7(2) 6-4 7-5 to take the girls’ singles title ?@wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis • #AusOpen • #AO2023 pic.twitter.com/zjxydfJZRq
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2023
The junior finals took place on Saturday at Rod Laver Arena, with Belgian Alexander Blockx and Russian Alina Korneeva claiming the titles following tight battles.
Who’s up next?
Set your ⏰ and start making the ?
More than just a ? is on the line for @steftsitsipas & @DjokerNole. @AustralianOpen | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/y9m36TRp3n
— ATP Tour (@atptour) January 27, 2023
The Australian Open will conclude with the men’s singles final on Sunday evening.
Novak Djokovic is once again chasing history as he aims to win a 10th title at Melbourne Park and draw level with Rafael Nadal on 22 grand slam trophies.
His opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas will bid to win a first slam title in his second final, while the winner will overtake Carlos Alcaraz as world number one.
