World number five Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open 2026 women's singles final to win her second Grand Slam title. The 26-year-old won the final with a scoreline of 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in two hours and 18 minutes. She received prize money of AU$4,150,000 (around ₹26.5 crore) for her victory.