Tennis commentators have slammed the Australian Open over the “uncomfortable” moment where Elena Rybakina’s coach was awarded a trophy.

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the Australian Open women's singles final for the second time in four years on Saturday.

Number one-ranked Aryna Sabalenka faces number five Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open women's singles final on Saturday.

MELBOURNE — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka clashes with No. 5 Elena Rybakina in the women’s final at the Australian Open today - Saturday, Jan. 31 - from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. The match is available to watch on multiple streaming services.

Elena Rybakina won the second grand slam title of her tennis career by claiming this year’s Australian Open with a thrilling 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. With this win,

Don't expect a lengthy 2026 Australian Open Women's Final, as our Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina predictions explain.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Elise Mertens marked her return to the No. 1 ranking in women's doubles by combining with China's Zhang Shuai to win the Australian Open title on Saturday. Mertens and Zhang trailed 3-0 and 4-1 in the first set but rallied to beat Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic 7-6 (4),

The 2026 Australian Open women's final is set after two-time champion at Melbourne Park, Aryna Sabalenka raced past Ukrainian 12th-seed Elina Svitolina in the first semi, before American Jessica Pegula fell just short against fifth-ranked Elena Rybakina.