Aryna Sabalenka clinched her second consecutive Australian Open title, defeating China's Qinwen Zheng in a straight-sets victory. Despite a late challenge from Zheng, Sabalenka's resilience and powerful play secured a 6-3, 6-2 win.
The Belarusian star, now a two-time Grand Slam singles champion, made history as the first woman since Victoria Azarenka in 2013 to achieve back-to-back Australian Open victories.
Sabalenka's Melbourne triumph marked her 14th WTA Tour title, with an impressive 12 of them earned on hard courts. While Zheng displayed determination, Sabalenka's dominance prevailed, capping off a flawless tournament without dropping a set.
