Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina reach the 2026 US Open final

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will compete for the 2026 US Open title following their respective semifinal victories in New York. Sabalenka advanced after a straight-sets win over third seed Jessica Pegula, while Rybakina overcame a first-set deficit to eliminate fourth seed Coco Gauff with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 performance. The matchup ensures a high-stakes encounter with year-end world ranking implications on the line. Former champion Andy Roddick publicly urged fans to support the finalists despite the absence of home favorites in the championship match. Sabalenka currently holds a 10-7 lead in their overall head-to-head record, though Rybakina has secured four of their six meetings in tournament finals. This final represents the first time since 1975 that all four top-seeded players reached the semifinal stage of the tournament.

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