Why 'unstoppable' Elena Rybakina will believe her Australian Open triumph can begin a period of sustained success after ending a four-year wait for her second major title.

World no 1 Aryna Sabalenka to meet former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in first women's grand slam final of 2026.

A nervous Elena Rybakina saved two set points in a second-set tie-break to defeat Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6 (7) and set up a repeat of the 2023 Australian Open final