Australian Open women's final: How to watch Aryna Sabalenka v Elena Rybakina on TNT Sports and discovery+, what time does it start
Published 30/01/2026 at 20:37 GMT
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Here is everything you need to know to watch the Australian Open women's final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina on TNT Sports and discovery+. Both players impressed with fine wins in the semi-finals. Sabalenka beat Elina Svitolina on Thursday after Rybakina stormed to victory against Jessica Pegula. The final will be held on Saturday, January 31.
Highlights: Rybakina downs Pegula to reach Australian Open final again
Video credit: TNT Sports
The Australian Open has been packed full of dramatic moments and world-class tennis but now the first Grand Slam of 2026 is drawing to a close.
The final of the women’s singles is set to be another thrilling affair, with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka set to go head-to-head with 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina in a repeat of the 2023 Melbourne showdown, which Sabalenka won 4-6 6-3 6-4.
Rybakina secured her second Australian Open final appearance by beating Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-6(7) on Thursday.
Sabalenka also enjoyed a comfortable victory in her semi-final, storming to a 6-2 6-3 victory over Elina Svitolina.
So, ahead of a must-watch final, here is everything you need to know to catch every second of the action from Melbourne.
When is the women’s Australian Open final?
The women’s Australian Open final will take place in Melbourne at the Rod Laver Arena on Saturday, January 31.
The match is scheduled to begin at 08:30 UK time, which is 19:30 Melbourne time.
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Rybakina previews final rematch against Sabalenka
Video credit: TNT Sports
How to watch the women’s Australian Open final
You can watch the women’s Australian Open final on TNT Sports and discovery+.
Our exclusive coverage of the final will begin on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ from 07:30 UK time.
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What have Sabalenka and Rybakina said ahead of the Australian Open final
After securing her place in the final Sabalenka admitted that she is loving life in Melbourne.
"I just love this place," she said. "I love this stadium.
"Every time I'm competing there, I really enjoy my time. I love Melbourne.
"It seems like everything about Melbourne I love, so I'm really enjoying my time."
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Highlights: Sabalenka powers past Svitolina to reach fourth-straight final
Video credit: TNT Sports
Rybakina believes that she has learned a lot since her meeting with Sabalenka in the final three years ago.
"So of course, many years passed, a lot of matches has been played," she said.
"Hopefully, with all the experience which I got from this last match, the final I played here, I can bring it to Saturday’s match and do my best, focus on my serve, of course.
"Since we are both very aggressive players, serve is important. Yeah, fight till the end, and hopefully this time it's gonna go my way."
Stream every match of the 2026 Australian Open live and on-demand on discovery+
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