Where to watch Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina Australian Open women’s final: TV channel, live stream and start time in US, UK, Australia
How to Watch Sabalenka vs Rybakina Final Today
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 3:30 AM ET
TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
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Elena Rybakina is into her second Australian Open final – a rematch with Aryna Sabalenka, who she lost to in the 2023 final – after just getting over the line against Jessica Pegula in the semi-final.
Pegula staved off match points and had two of her own set points in the second set, but couldn’t take advantage of Rybakina’s tightness, going down 6-3, 7-6(7) in one hour, 40 minutes.
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It looked like Rybakina was going to sweep easily into the final after taking the first set convincingly, and she went up a break twice in the second set.
But twice the Kazakh failed to serve out the match, but still managed to come through when it mattered, aiming for her second major after winning Wimbledon in 2022.
Meanwhile, Sabalenka is into her fourth consecutive Australian Open final with a straight-sets demolition of Elina Svitolina.
The world no.1 took only one hour, 17 minutes to brush aside the Ukrainian 12th seed 6-2, 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday night.
Rybakina meets Sabalenka for the second time in an AO final – after going down 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to the world no.1 at Melbourne Park in 2023.
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Ahead of the crucial Australian Open 2026 final clash, The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match and start time.
A rematch of the 2023 Australian Open final pits World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka against No. 5 Elena Rybakina in what promises to be a power‑packed showdown between two of the hardest‑hitting baseliners in the sport.
Sabalenka, seeking her third title Down Under in four years, has been nearly untouchable in Melbourne, advancing to her fourth straight Australian Open final without dropping a set. She also holds the head‑to‑head edge (8‑6) over Rybakina and has a strong overall Grand Slam record on hard courts, making her a strong favorite to capture her fifth major title.
Rybakina, a former Wimbledon champion, has also reached this final without dropping a set, including a convincing semifinal victory where she held off Jessica Pegula in a tough tiebreak before clinching the match. Her heavy first serve and flat groundstrokes give her ample firepower on Australia’s fast hard courts, and she’s one of the few players who can truly match Sabalenka’s power and depth from the baseline; in fact, Rybakina beat Sabalenka in the 2025 WTA Finals and has rattled off impressive wins over top‑10 foes this season, showcasing momentum and confidence heading into the title match.
This is a great tennis matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.