Arina Sobolenko – Yelena Rybakina. Forecast and announcement for the Australian Open final

On January 31, Arina Sobolenko (WTA 1) and Yelena Rybakina (WTA 5) will play each other in the final of the Australian Open.

The meeting is scheduled to start at 10:30 Kyiv time.

Sport.ua together with a betting partner betting announces the upcoming match!

Arina Sobolenko

Arina Sobolenko’s appearance in the finals of the Australian major did not become a sensation, she is the leader of the world ranking and also won this tournament twice before. the Belarusian “neutral” has not lost a set this season, she took the title in Brisbane and also beat everyone in two games in Melbourne.

Here she beat the Frenchwoman Rakotomonaga Rajaon – 6:4, 6:1, the Chinese Bai – 6:3, 6:1, Potapova from Austria – 7:6, 7:6. Then they managed to deal with Mboko from Canada – 6:1, 7:6 and American Jovich – 6:3, 6:0. In the semifinals, Sobolenko defeated Ukrainian Elina Svitolina – 6:2, 6:3.

Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine Yelena Rybakina

High results were also expected from the athlete from Kazakhstan, because when she is in shape, then she can fight for the most prestigious titles. In Melbourne, Rybakina looks strong, she also did not lose a single game, it is clear that the athlete started to play better in the reception, which was lacking last season.

The tennis player began her journey with a victory over the Slovenian Yuvan – 6:4, 6:3, then she passed Grachova from France – 7:5, 6:2, then she dealt with the Czech Valentova – 6:2, 6:3. In the next round, there was a victory over the Belgian Mertens – 6:1, 6:3. Igu Sventek quite confidently managed to pass the strong Polish team – 7:5, 6:1. In the semi-finals, there was a difficult victory over the American Jessica Pegula – 6:3, 7:6. Rybakina has not yet won the Australian Open, but will play in the final for the second time.

Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine Personal meetings

Tennis players have played each other 14 times, while Sobolenko leads 8:6, only last season the athletes crossed each other four times, here the score is 2:2. It is impossible not to mention the fact that the athletes played against each other in the final of the Australian open in 2023, when Rybakina lost in three sets – 6:4, 3:6, 4:6.

Forecast

High-level opponents who are famous for their serving and hitting power will play against each other. Sobolenko is a slight favorite on paper, although she will have to play against an uncomfortable opponent.

An honorary title is at stake, motivation is beyond borders, it is very important to own yourself. I will bet here on a total of more than 21.5 games for 1.66.