Melbourne, Jan 31, 2026 (AFP) - Sabalenka 'really upset' at blowing chances in Melbourne final loss

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2026-01-31

Aryna Sabalenka said she was "really upset" with herself for failing to take her chances in defeat to Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final having led 3-0 in the deciding set. The Belarusian world number one crashed 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to the fifth-seeded Kazakh on Rod Laver Arena. "I was really upset with myself, I would say, because once again I had opportunities," she said. "I played great until a certain point, and then I couldn't resist that......

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