Australian Open: Elena Rybakina outlasts Aryna Sabalenka for 2nd Grand Slam title
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By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia — Elena Rybakina finally won her second Grand Slam title with a victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open on Saturday (late Friday night PT), and it was something of a testament to quiet achievers. Outwardly showing no signs of nerves or distress, Rybakina closed with an ace to cap a third-set comeback and a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory over a regular rival who beat her in the final here in 2023. “The heart rate was definitely beating too fast. Even maybe (my) face didn’t show, but inside it was a lot of emotions,” said the 26-year-old Rybakina, who was born in Moscow but represents Kazakhstan. “It’s an opportunity to close. I...