Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-3 6-4 in controversial Australian Open win as Belarus are banned over Ukraine

ARYNA SABALENKA became a controversial winner of the Australian Open women’s title – the first success for a Belarusian athlete since the war in Ukraine began. The Minsk madam produced a serving masterclass as she came from behind to beat Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-3 6-4 in an engrossing match on the Rod Laver Arena. 2 Sabalenka came from behind to beat Elena Rybakina Credit: Getty 2 She won the match 4-6 6-3 6-4 Credit: Alamy The 24-year-old lifted the crown here in Melbourne in the unusual, perhaps unprecedented position of playing under a neutral flag. That is because the colours… Read Full Article