Australian Open 2026 Review: Rybakina Reigns, Alcaraz Makes History, Sabalenka Sets the Bar

We made it through 15 days of Melbourne and the finals delivered. Elena Rybakina outlasts Aryna Sabalenka in a fire-and-ice classic to claim her second Slam. Then Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to complete the Career Grand Slam at 22. We also shout out Tokito Oda, celebrate doubles champs Neal Skupski and Chris Harrison, talk “Player of the Fortnight,” and look ahead to what’s next on tour.

Links:

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Chapters:

00:00 Sweater Talk and Introduction

00:38 Historic Australian Open Review

02:21 Women's Final: Elena Rybakina's Triumph

17:38 Men's Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic

32:22 Tournament Reflections and Fan Experience

43:54 Other Tournament News

51:31 Coming up next on Tour

56:46 Player of the Fortnight

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