Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

Aryna Sabalenka bludgeoned her way to a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 win over Kazakh 22nd seed Elena Rybakina on Saturday in a thrilling 

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

final between two of the most exciting power-hitters in the women's game. An 11th 

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

straight win of the year also means the Belarusian will return to a career-high ranking 

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

of number two behind Iga Swiatek, reaping the rewards of her improved mental 

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

stability and service to emerge as a genuine threat in big tournaments. With 

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

Russian and Belarusian players only allowed to compete as individual athletes without 

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

national affiliation at Melbourne Park due Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Sabalenka

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

also became the first neutral athlete to win a major. She dropped to the floor in delight

Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka win maiden Grand Slam at Australian Open

 after securing the win and walked up to Rybakina's side of the court to give her a hug