Melbourne, Jan. 31 -- Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina made history, becoming the first Kazakhstan player to capture the Australian Open women's singles title, defeating the top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set contest on Saturday.

This is her second major title after the Wimbledon 2022 title, having become the first-ever Kazakhstan to win the Wimbledon as well. The world number five adds another first to her resume, beating Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to secure the title, as per WTA's official website.

She has now avenged the loss back in 2023 by Sabalenka, when she was first denied the Aussie glory just months after winning the Wimbledon title.

At the Rod Lever Arena, the 26-year-old Kazakh star took two hours and 18 minutes to win the t...