Twitter Reacts to Rybakina’s Crowning Achievement in Melbourne

Elena Rybakina rallied from 3-0 down in the final set to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. With the win she claims her second major title, and first since Wimbledon in 2023. Now, a look at the social media reaction.

She has won 10 consecutive matches against the Top 10

10/10 🏆 https://t.co/u6PWBvZ3vp pic.twitter.com/y0FFghneDE
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2026

It’s Been a While

1,302 days after winning her first Grand Slam title, Elena Rybakina is back in the Winner's Circle at a major 🥹 #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/buqVT5LDym
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 31, 2026

Another win over a World No.1

60% – Elena Rybakina is now the player with the highest winning percentage against the World No. 1 since the WTA Rankings were firstly published in 1975 (60.0%, 9-6) – min. 10 meetings. Unreal.#AusOpen | @AustralianOpen @WTA pic.twitter.com/4DkRordzjQ
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) January 31, 2026

Ice in the Veins

ELENA RYBAKINA IS AN AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPION 🏆

The No.5 seed defeats Aryna Sabalenka in an enthralling three-set encounter in Melbourne 👏 @wwos • @espn • @tntsports • @wowowtennis • #AO26 pic.twitter.com/iWAAHFZFHR
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2026

What a Heater She is on!

Elena Rybakina is quiet but she’s a KILLER

2nd Grand Slam Title
10 straight wins over Top 10 Opponents
Wins in 20 of last 21 matches
Dropped ONE set all tournament

pic.twitter.com/dASTtyfSXF
— Barstool Tennis (@StoolTennis) January 31, 2026

From Caroline Garcia

Impressive level from Elena Rybakina! Well deserved!!

Great performance also from @SabalenkaA, future is bright for both of you and women’s tennis in general 🙌🏻 Can’t wait for the rest of the season!
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) January 31, 2026

Billie Jean King

Outstanding effort from Elena Rybakina, the 2026 Australian Open Women's Singles Champion! Congratulations!

And cheers to Aryna Sabalenka for leaving it all on the court. https://t.co/TKB3y4oKJy
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 31, 2026

Redemption Song

Redemption. 🏆

After falling to Aryna Sabalenka in the 2023 final, Elena Rybakina finally reigns supreme Down Under 🥹 #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/Hqzh36K0GO
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) January 31, 2026

Elena and Daphne

A champions exit 🚶‍♀️

Elena Rybakina leaves Rod Laver Arena with the trophy 🤩#AO26 pic.twitter.com/MUp270m4Hc
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2026