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

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Podcast: [Ground Pass: A Tennis Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-pass-a-tennis-podcast-6637111)
Published: 2026-02-01T22:15:42+00:00
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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: Off Season YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OffSeasondoc 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 We have Merch!!!  Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop   💬 Don’t forget to give us a rating and drop us a comment ⭐️ Subscribe to Our Substack at - https://groundpass.substack.com   Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.com   Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com   Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass   Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast   X: https://x.com/groundpasspod Disclaimer: This video does not contain a paid for advertisement. PR samples are denoted by the term ‘ad - gifted’. Links containing ad affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an ite…

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