On September 13, 2026, Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open women's singles final. Rybakina's victory also secured her the world No. 1 ranking, ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the WTA rankings.
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Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina to meet in a US Open final between the world's top 2 players AP News
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina meet for another major title in the US Open final AP News
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will finish the Grand Slam season the way it started.
Elena Rybakina already took Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking, now she takes her US Open title as well.
Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title following a 6-4 5-7 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka in New York.
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, was dethroned Saturday, losing to Elena Rybakina in three sets.
Elena Rybakina triumphed at the US Open, claiming both the championship trophy and the prestigious world number one ranking. In a thrilling showdown against Aryna Sabalenka, Rybakina showcased exceptional skill and poise, winning her third Grand Slam and second major title of the year, while Sabalenka's remarkable run at Flushing Meadows came to an unexpected end.
Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title on Saturday after beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final, completing a run that also took her to the No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings.
Sabalenka was denied a third consecutive US Open title as Rybakina won 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. Rybakina had already secured the No. 1 ranking before the final, meaning Sabalenka’s 99-week run at the top will end on Monday.
Elena Rybakina takes down 2-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open!
Two-time defending champion defeated at Flushing Meadows