Elena Rybakina vs Aryna Sabalenka - Australian Open final

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Today marks the final of the 2023 Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the tennis season.

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The matchup is an exciting one between two of the top players in the world, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka.

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Both players are vying for their first Grand Slam title and will be putting on an incredible show for the tennis world.

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Elena Rybakina is the current world number 21 and is competing in her first Grand Slam final.

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She has come a long way in her career, having started out as a relative unknown and rising to the top of the sport.

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She has shown excellent form during the tournament and her attacking style of tennis has made her a crowd favorite.

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Aryna Sabalenka is the world number 11 and is no stranger to the big stage.

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She made it to the semifinals of the US Open last year and is looking to go one step further this time around.

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She is a powerful player who is capable of dominating her opponents with her aggressive style of play.

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