Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina meet in US Open semi-final
19 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina are set to face off in the US Open semi-finals after advancing through the tournament bracket. Gauff secured her place following a win over Mirra Andreeva, while Rybakina enters the matchup as the incoming world number one. The two players have met twice previously on the WTA Tour, splitting their head-to-head record at one win apiece. Rybakina earned a victory at the 2026 Canadian Open in Toronto last month, while Gauff claimed their first meeting at the 2022 Canadian Open. This encounter marks the first time Rybakina has reached the final four at the US Open. The winner of this semi-final will advance to play the winner of the match between Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula for the title.
- •Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina are tied 1-1 in their professional head-to-head series.
- •Rybakina is confirmed to become the world number one following the conclusion of the US Open.
- •Gauff holds a 3-3 career record in Grand Slam semi-finals.
- •Rybakina maintains a 3-1 record in previous Grand Slam semi-final appearances.
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"Elena Rybakina has reached her first US Open final after overcoming Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a three-set semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday. The 27-year-old Kazakh rallied from a set down to book a championship meeting with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff took control early, using strong play from the back of the court to […] The post US Open news: Elena Rybakina sets up final clash vs. Aryna Sabalenka with comeback win over Coco Gauff appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Coco Gauff fell short in her quest to win a second title at the US Open after bowing to Elena Rybakina, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, in the semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Thursday. Rybakina, who is now the world No.1, proved to be too much in the deciding set of the thrilling affair, which lasted one hour and 20 minutes. In the post-match […] The post US Open news: Coco Gauff puts positive spin on semifinal loss to Elena Rybakina appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Although Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula had the opportunity to set up an exciting all-American final at the US Open, both players fell short in the semifinals of their home Slam. Andy Roddick has weighed in on the American duo’s exits, assessing the struggles that ended their title hopes.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:49 AMMichelle Obama Sends Coco Gauff Heartfelt Message After US Open Loss
Michelle Obama delivered an emotional message to Coco Gauff after watching the American’s painful US Open semifinal defeat. The post Michelle Obama Sends Coco Gauff Heartfelt Message After US Open Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
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