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Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina Australian Open final preview

We’ll have a first-time Australian Open champion on Saturday in Melbourne — either Aryna Sabalenka or Elena Rybakina. Who will win the prestigious trophy?

Rybakina has done it before

The fact that speaks in Rybakina’s favor is that she has experience in Grand Slam finals, having won Wimbledon 2022. On the other hand, Sabalenka has managed to win a major semifinal for the first time in four tries.

Sabalenka boasts a perfect win-loss record in 2023 and against Rybakina

Stats that work in Sabalenka’s favor are her perfect win-loss record in 2023 and perfect head-to-head record against Rybakina.