The first major tournament of the year, the Australian Open women’s singles final, has been completed. Arina Savalenka (5th place, Belarus) and Elena Rybakina (25th place, Kazakhstan) clash over the championship trophy.
On the 26th, the women’s singles semifinal between Rivakina and Victoria Azaranka (24th, Belarus) was held in Melbourne, Australia. Rivacana defeated Azaranka 2-0 (7-6<7-4> 6-3) to advance to the final.
In the women’s singles semifinal match between Sabalenka and Magda Linenette (45th, Poland) that followed, Sabalenka won 2-0 (7-6 <7-1> 6-2). This will see Savalenka and Rybakina face off in the final. 토토사이트
Savalenka is making her first final appearance in her fourth attempt at the semifinals of a major tournament. After winning Wimbledon in July last year, Rivakina will challenge for the second major singles championship in her personal career.
In terms of opponents, Sabalenka has an overwhelming advantage. In all three matches Sabalenka won 2-1.
Savalenka and Rivakina faced each other at the pinnacle. Savalenka is on an undefeated streak in 10 matches played this year, and is showing off her strength by not conceding a single set to her opponent. Rivakina lost only one set to Daniel Collins (11th, USA) in the third round of this tournament.
Both Savalenka and Rybakina pursue an aggressive style. The final of this tournament is expected to be a hot-tempered slugfest. Their finals will be held on the 28th.