Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina reacts during her final match against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Melbourne: Elena Rybakina won the first set of the Australian Open women's final 6-4 against Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday to close in on a second Grand Slam crown.
Wimbledon champion Rybakina, who was born in Moscow but represents Kazakhstan, broke her Belarusian opponent for a 5-4 lead and then served out the set in 34 minutes.
