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Elena Rybakina in action during the women's singles final. EPA
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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning the Australian Open after beating Elena Rybakina in the final at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2023. Getty
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Aryna Sabalenka poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the Australian Open Women’s Singles Final match against Elena Rybakina. Getty
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Aryna Sabalenka (L) hugs Elena Rybakina after her victory. AFP
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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her victory against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. AFP
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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning the Australian Open. Getty
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Aryna Sabalenka in action against Elena Rybakina. AP
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Aryna Sabalenka in action during the final. Reuters
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Aryna Sabalenka won the final in three sets. EPA
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Elena Rybakina in action during the women's singles final. EPA
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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning the Australian Open after beating Elena Rybakina in the final at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2023. Getty
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Aryna Sabalenka poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after winning the Australian Open Women’s Singles Final match against Elena Rybakina. Getty
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Aryna Sabalenka (L) hugs Elena Rybakina after her victory. AFP
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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates her victory against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. AFP
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Aryna Sabalenka celebrates winning the Australian Open. Getty
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Aryna Sabalenka in action against Elena Rybakina. AP
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Aryna Sabalenka in action during the final. Reuters
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Aryna Sabalenka won the final in three sets. EPA
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Elena Rybakina in action during the women's singles final. EPA
Aryna Sabalenka fights back to beat Elena Rybakina and claim Australian Open
Belarusian wins her first grand slam title in thrilling final
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28 January, 2023
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