A terrific Australian Open final indicated Iga Swiatek will soon have company at the top of the women's game in the form of Australian open winner Aryna Sabalenka.
Aryna Sabalenka's first grand slam title tasted very sweet indeed after downing Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina - even more so because of the tough times that preceded it.
Aryna Sabalenka battled her way back from a set down to beat Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final for her maiden grand slam title.
Stefanos Tsitsipas will try to live out a dream forged 17 years ago when he takes on Novak Djokovic for the Australian Open title on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic admitted the furore over his father being filmed with supporters of Vladimir Putin affected him ahead of his Australian Open semi-final victory against Tommy Paul.
Novak Djokovic overcame a troubled build-up and a nervy first set to defeat Tommy Paul and reach his 10th Australian Open final.