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Aus Open Day 14 - Rybakina’s glory but did Sabalenka blow it?
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- The Tennis Podcast
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- Jan 31, 2026
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- 4553
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Summary
At the end of women’s final night, Catherine, David and Matt discuss Elena Rybakina’s 6-4 4-6 6-4 win over Aryna Sabalenka as she became a two-time major champion. Part one - All the talking points from the women’s final including Rybakina’s incredible start and finish, how Sabalenka lost her 3-0 lead in the decider, whether or not Sabalenka has a Grand Slam finals problem, the optics of Stefano Vukov receiving a trophy, and what this win could mean for Rybakina’s career. Part two (39:59) - A round up of all the doubles and wheelchair results, including an emotional Niels Vink completing the career Grand Slam, and our in-person Tokito Oda experience. Part three (58:06) - Carlos Alcaraz vs Novak Djokovic preview and predictions. The Tennis Podcast throughout the Australian Open is sponsored by Steve Furgal’s International Tennis Tours - the Premium Hospitality and Experience Provider! For 10% off the best official ticket packages for Roland Garros, go to Tours4Tennis.com/Podcast, select your tickets and use the discount code Tennis10 at checkout. Official ticket and travel packages are offered and fulfilled by Steve Furgal’s International Tennis Tours. Specifically for our promotions, Steve Furgal’s Tennis Tours is the Official Travel Provider of the USTA and the US Open, and an Official Provider of Roland-Garros packages. Exclusive Tennis Podcast listener offers expire February 28, 2026. Terms, pricing, availability, and restrictions apply. See website for details (www.Tours4Tennis.com) AND - if you’d like to really go to town (2) spots available for our add-on riverboat cruise down the Danbue River, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration. • Your chance to be ON THE BOAT - for 7 Nights • Departing Pre-Roland-Garros and arrives for t…