Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to seal dramatic US Open title triumph
Summary
Elena Rybakina won the 2026 US Open women’s singles title by beating Aryna Sabalenka in a tough three-set match, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. This victory also made Rybakina the world No. 1 player and confirmed her as the top hard-court tennis player in the world.Key Facts
- Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, in the 2026 US Open final.
- The match score was 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in favor of Rybakina.
- This win allowed Rybakina to take the world No. 1 ranking from Sabalenka.
- Rybakina overcame an Achilles injury that almost kept her out of the tournament.
- She now holds the three biggest hard-court titles: the Australian Open, US Open, and WTA Finals.
- Rybakina has won three Grand Slam titles: Wimbledon 2022, Australian Open 2026, and US Open 2026.
- She is close to completing a career Grand Slam, needing only the French Open title.
- This final was the third Grand Slam final between Rybakina and Sabalenka, showing a strong rivalry.
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