A first-time champion at Melbourne Park will be crowned when fifth-seeded Aryna Sabalenka faces No. 22 seed Elena Rybakina in the women's final of the 2023 Australian Open on Saturday. Sabalenka has advanced past the fourth round of the tournament for the first time and is seeking the first Grand Slam title of her career. Rybakina, who never had gotten beyond the third round, is aiming for the second major championship in her last three appearances after winning Wimbledon last year.
Sabalenka is a -140 favorite (risk $140 to win $100) in the latest Sabalenka vs. Rybakina odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Rybakina is a +110 underdog. The over/under for total games is set at 22.5, with Sabalenka favored by 1.5 games. Before making any Rybakina vs. Sabalenka picks or 2023 Australian Open predictions, you need to see what SportsLine tennis expert Jose Onorato has to say.
Onorato grew up playing competitive tennis in Caracas, Venezuela. After coming to the U.S., he trained with famed coach Nick Bollettieri at IMG Academy in Florida and faced players like Robert Farah, now one of the world's top-ranked doubles players.
Onorato, who holds dual degrees in finance and economics from the University of Miami, does extensive research before placing any tennis bets. He studies current form, players' tendencies on a particular surface, weather conditions and many other relevant factors. That systematic approach helped Onorato go 96-67-7 – up 60.42 units – in 2022.
Now, Onorato has scrutinized the latest Australian Open 2023 odds and released his coveted best bets for the Rybakina vs. Sabalenka women's final match. He's only sharing his picks and expert analysis at SportsLine.
Elena Rybakina vs. Aryna Sabalenka preview
Sabalenka is appearing in a Grand Slam final for the first time after losing her previous three semifinal appearances. The 24-year-old Belarusian advanced by defeating the unseeded Magda Linette 7-6 (7-1), 6-2 on Thursday in her toughest test in the tournament to date. Sabalenka cruised to straight-set victories in each of her first five matches, losing more than three games in a set only twice.
The fifth-ranked women's player in the world, Sabalenka could have a more difficult time against Rybakina, whose 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 triumph over No. 24 seed Victoria Azarenka was her fourth in a row versus a seeded opponent. The 23-year-old Russian pulled off a huge upset in the fourth round as she knocked off World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in straight sets. Rybakina, who leads all women players with 45 aces, took Sabalenka to three sets in each of their previous three meetings but has yet to record a victory. You can see Onorato's best bets here.
How to make Rybakina vs. Sabalenka picks
In addition to his analysis, Onorato has released his best bets for the final match. He has a strong play on one side of the money line and another prop that returns higher than +300. Be sure to see Onorato's picks and analysis before locking in your 2023 Australian Open picks for Sabalenka vs. Rybakina.
Who wins Rybakina vs. Sabalenka in the women's final of the 2023 Australian Open? And what pick could lead to a huge return? Visit SportsLine now to see Jose Onorato's best bets for Sabalenka vs. Rybakina, all from the tennis expert who knows the game from a player's perspective.
