Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat Elena Rybakina in Australian Open final

Aryna Sabalenka claimed her first grand slam title (Aaron Favila/AP)

Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set down to defeat Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and claim her first grand slam title in a terrific Australian Open final.

In a battle of two of the biggest hitters in the women’s game, Belarusian Sabalenka seized the initiative after dropping the opening set to win 4-6 6-3 6-4 and thus becomes the first singles player to win a slam under a neutral flag.