The stage is set for Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina to fight for victory in the 2026 Australian Open women’s singles final tomorrow – Saturday, January 31 from 6.30pm AEDT on the 9Network.

Two of the most powerful hitters in women’s tennis will serve up the next chapter in their growing rivalry when Sabalenka chases her third AO title, and Rybakina looks to deliver revenge after losing the 2023 final against the same opponent.

Sabalenka has flexed on her opponents throughout the tournament so far to continue her dominance at Melbourne Park, where she has lost only four of 57 sets played at the AO over the last four years.

Despite Sabalenka’s impressive record in Australia, defeat in last year’s final has only thrown fuel on the fire in her journey back to the summit on Rod Laver Arena.

Rybakina presents as a tough opponent with a head-to-head record of 6 wins in 14 meetings, as the 2022 Wimbledon champion looks to fight fire with fire from the service line.

Aussie’s Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans will headline the day session in the final of the men’s doubles from 12.00pm AEDT in a huge day of grand slam tennis.

The Morning Serve is live from 11.00am AEDT before day session coverage is live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now from 12.00pm AEDT.

Expert commentary throughout the tournament will be provided by Jim Courier, Jelena Dokic, John McEnroe, Todd Woodbridge, Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Stosur, Dylan Alcott, John Millman, Casey Dellacqua, Sam Smith and Alicia Molik.

Day Session	11.00am AEDT – Saturday, January 31
	Anna Danilina (KAZ)/Aleksandra Krunic (SRB) [7] v Elise Mertens (BEL)/Shuai Zhang (CHN) [4]
	Jason Kubler (AUS)/Marc Polmans (AUS) v Christian Harrison (USA)/Neal Skupski (GBR) [6]
Night Session	6.30pm AEDT – Saturday, January 31
	Aryna Sabalenka [1] v Elena Rybakina (KAZ) [5]
Stream – 9Now	Every Match, Every Court – Live and Free

Throughout the 2026 Australian Open, fans will have the ability to watch every point of every match, live and free on the device of their choosing on 9Now.

Stan Sport has Every match. Live and on demand. Centre Court in 4K.

Friday 30 January, 2026