Summary
- Sabalenka chasing historic hat-trick Waiting for Rybakina in the final is Sabalenka, who produced a commanding performance against American Jessica Pegula.
- The final also carries extra intrigue because Rybakina already defeated Sabalenka in the Australian Open final earlier this year.
- With Rybakina chasing another major crown and Sabalenka pursuing a historic hat-trick, the US Open women’s final promises a fascinating battle between two of the biggest forces in women’s tennis.
NEW YORK: A blockbuster women’s singles final is set at the 2026 US Open, with new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina facing defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the Grand Slam title.
Rybakina secured her place in the final by battling past American star Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a gripping semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The Kazakh player endured a difficult opening set as Gauff quickly found her rhythm and took control of the match. Rybakina, however, responded with greater consistency and used her powerful serve and aggressive baseline play to turn the contest around.
After leveling the match in the second set, Rybakina maintained the pressure in the decider. Gauff fought hard to stay in contention, but the second seed held her nerve to close out the victory and reach her first US Open final.
The victory also confirms Rybakina’s rise to the top of the WTA rankings. She had already secured the No. 1 position by reaching the semifinals, regardless of the final result.
Sabalenka chasing historic hat-trick
Waiting for Rybakina in the final is Sabalenka, who produced a commanding performance against American Jessica Pegula.
The defending champion defeated Pegula 7-5, 6-2, extending her remarkable run at Flushing Meadows and reaching the final for a fourth consecutive year.
Sabalenka will now attempt to win her third straight US Open title, a feat that would place her among the tournament’s most successful champions.
The final also carries extra intrigue because Rybakina already defeated Sabalenka in the Australian Open final earlier this year. Their upcoming showdown therefore offers Sabalenka a chance to settle the score on another Grand Slam stage.
The two stars have split their three meetings this season, adding another layer of suspense to Saturday’s championship clash.
With Rybakina chasing another major crown and Sabalenka pursuing a historic hat-trick, the US Open women’s final promises a fascinating battle between two of the biggest forces in women’s tennis.
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