Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina head-to-head record, last five meetings
Both of them are the cleanest ball strikers on the current WTA Tour.
One of the most thrilling rivalries in women’s tennis is emerging, and it features none other than world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.
Both known for a similar game style, being hard hitters of the tennis ball, renowned for their ruthless hitting, making them two of the most feared opponents currently.
When on song, they can beat anyone on court, but things go equally badly when out of form. At present, Sabalenka has won more Grand Slams.
The Belarusian has managed to reduce unforced errors and adopt aggression with caution, which has proven to be a game-changer for her.
Rybakina is one of those few players who has performed well more often than not, against top-ranked rivals, but recurring injuries, sickness, and off-court controversies have hampered her form, both mentally and physically.
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Sabalenka and Rybakina squared off for the first time, in Wuhan, back in 2021. Sabalenka won the match in three sets and defeated local hope Qinwen Zheng in the final to lift the trophy. The top-seed Sabalenka dominated this rivalry right from the start and was victorious in their first four encounters, including the action-packed Australian Open 2023. But Rybakina had her back in the Australian Open 2026 final.
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina’s last five meeting results:
- March 26, 2026 – Sabalenka beat Rybakina – 6-4, 6-3 – Miami Open (Semifinal)
- March 15, 2026 – Sabalenka beat Rybakina – 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) – BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells (Final)
- January 31, 2026 – Rybakina beat Sabalenka – 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 – Australian Open, Melbourne (Final)
- November 8, 2025 – Rybakina beat Sabalenka – 6-3, 7-6(0) – WTA Finals, Riyadh (Final)
- October 10, 2025 – Sabalenka beat Rybakina – 6-3, 6-3 – Wuhan Open (Quarterfinal)
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina overall head-to-head record:
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Total Matches
- Matches – 17
- Sabalenka – 10
- Rybakina – 7
Grand Slam Record
- Matches – 3
- Sabalenka – 2
- Rybakina – 1
Olympic Record
- Matches – 0
- Sabalenka – 0
- Rybakina – 0
WTA Finals Record
- Matches – 4
- Sabalenka – 2
- Rybakina – 2
WTA 1000 Masters Record
- Matches – 6
- Sabalenka – 3
- Rybakina – 3
WTA 500 Record
- Matches – 4
- Sabalenka – 3
- Rybakina – 1
How many times have Sabalenka and Rybakina faced each other?
They have faced each other 12 times in total, with Sabalenka leading the head-to-head 7-5.
When did their rivalry begin?
Their first meeting was in Wuhan, 2021, which Sabalenka won in three sets before going on to lift the trophy.
What was their most recent match?
On August 15, 2025, Rybakina defeated Sabalenka 6-1, 6-1 in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals.
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