- Sabalenka vs Rybakina: Saturday, January 31
- Kick-off: 8.30am GMT / 3.30am ET / 7.30pm AEDT
- FREE stream: 9 Now (AU)
- Access your usual streaming services with NordVPN (Save 70% Today)
Watch Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina live streams to see who will be crowned Australian Open 2026 champion. The pair have met 14 times, with the world No 1 winning eight times, including when the two met in the final three years ago.
It should be a fascinating finale that you won’t want to miss. So read on to learn how to watch Sabalenka vs Rybakina anywhere, including worldwide TV channels, TV stations and all free live streams below.
9Now will stream all your must-see tennis shows from 18 January to 1 February in glorious HD and with commentary to keep you up to date. Aussies, you’re in luck as this platform is free for all residents!
What if you are based in USA, UK or Canada? Can you watch it for free and on which apps?
Lucky for you, we’ve put together a guide on how to watch the Aussie Open for free on 9Now…
How to watch Sabalenka vs Rybakina on 9Now for free
Free. HD. Comment. Every match in the tournament. Australia’s 9 Now is undoubtedly the best choice to watch the final between Sabalenka and Rybakina.
All you have to do as an Australian resident to start watching the tennis action is create one 9 Now account. It couldn’t be easier: just enter an email address and a valid postcode (eg 2002)
What if you are based outside Australia? There’s one way you can watch 9Now’s coverage of the Aussie Open from anywhere in the world: with a VPN.
One such reliable and good picture quality VPN that we would recommend for all your tennis viewing is NordVPN. We explain more below…
How to watch Sabalenka vs Rybakina from anywhere in the world
Outside Oz on holiday? Be sure to take advantage of it VPN cheat to access your usual streams and watch the Australian Open women’s final between Sabalenka and Rybakina.
You certainly have many VPNs to choose from – and far be it from us to tell you which one is the best – but our money goes to NordVPN. We tell you how to subscribe to this popular choice below and enjoy every minute of tennis down under…
We did our research and trust us when we say this is one of the easiest ways to use a VPN and watch the Aussie Open when you’re away from home:
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is number 1.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you are traveling in the US but from Australia, select ‘Australia’ from the countries listed.
3. Sit back and enjoy tennis. Go to your streaming site or app and watch the Aussie Open 2026 action.
Australian Open Women’s Final 2026 Q+A
What does 9Now’s Australian Open final women’s coverage include?
You’ll never miss a moment of the AO action. Every single game is broadcast, including the all-important final between Sabalenka and Rybakina.
9Now also offers fans expert analysis when it comes to all the tennis stars.
Then again, if you’re traveling abroad, don’t forget to use NordVPN to access this world-class coverage.
What devices can I use to watch Sabalenka vs Rybakina on 9Now with?
Here is a list of all the devices you can download the 9Now app on.
Apple iPhones and iPads. iOS 12+
Android phones and tablets. 5.0+
Web Browser – 9Now
Amazon Fire TV
Android TV
Apple TV
Chromecast
Get TV
Foxtel iQ
Freeview
Hisense TV
LG TV
Roku
Samsung TV
Sabalenka vs Rybakina preview
Sabalenka arrived in Melbourne as the firm favorite and has lived up to her billing with a host of brilliant performances. The top seed has swept past all comers in Melbourne to reach a fourth consecutive Australian Open final and is yet to drop a single set. On Thursday she beat Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-3 and stunned the 12th seed as she hit a series of winners.
Now on an 11-match winning streak, Sabalenka will be full of confidence as she bids to win the Australian Open title for the third time. She will have some demons to overcome though, having suffered a shock defeat in last year’s final to Madison Keys.
Rybakina has been equally impressive in reaching the third slam final of her career. The fifth seed is also yet to drop a set and has been particularly impressive in her last two matches, seeing off second seed Iga Świątek in the quarters and then American Jessica Pegula in the semis.
The 2022 Wimbledon champion has lost just one of her last 20 matches and is one of the few players on tour who can match Sabalenka’s power. She also has a positive record against the top seed on hard courts, having won six of their 11 matches on the surface.
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