'Tough to control emotions' as Sabalenka suffers another near miss
Summary
Aryna Sabalenka lost the 2026 US Open final to Elena Rybakina in three sets, ending her 20-match winning streak at the tournament and her 99-week run as world number one. This defeat marks the first time since 2022 that Sabalenka finishes the year without a Grand Slam title.Key Facts
- Sabalenka lost the US Open final to Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.
- Rybakina won her third Grand Slam title with this victory.
- Sabalenka had been world number one for 99 weeks before losing the top ranking to Rybakina.
- Sabalenka’s 20-match winning streak at the US Open ended with this loss.
- This is the first year since 2022 that Sabalenka does not win a Grand Slam event.
- Sabalenka expressed strong emotions, including frustration and disappointment, during and after the match.
- Sabalenka has won four of nine Grand Slam finals in her career.
- Analysts noted Sabalenka’s struggle to manage her emotions may have contributed to the loss.
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