I always believed: Elena Rybakina relishes return to top table after Melbourne glory

Champion plays down significance of trophy for coachAryna Sabalenka frustrated after latest major final lossElena Rybakina never stopped believing she would collect a second grand slam title after holding her nerve to defeat Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1 and two-time champion, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 and win the Australian Open.Rybakina, the fifth seed, arrived here as the in-form player after her triumph at the WTA Finals last November. It is her second major title after her win at Wimbledon in 2022.