Coco Gauff faces Elena Rybakina in US Open semifinal match

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Coco Gauff faces Elena Rybakina in US Open semifinal match
Summary

Coco Gauff continues her 2026 US Open campaign on Thursday, September 10, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. She is scheduled to face Elena Rybakina in the second semifinal of the night, occurring after the conclusion of the match between Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula. Gauff advanced to this round after a three-set quarterfinal victory over Mirra Andreeva, where she overcame an early deficit to win 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2. Her opponent, Elena Rybakina, is currently ranked No. 2 and has secured a move to the No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings following this tournament. The two players have a 1-1 head-to-head record in previous meetings, with Rybakina winning their most recent contest at the Toronto Open in August. The winner of this semifinal will advance to the final match on Saturday, September 12.

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  • Coco Gauff meets Elena Rybakina in the semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • The match begins no earlier than 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 10.
  • Elena Rybakina is guaranteed to become the new world No. 1 after this event.
  • Broadcasting for the match is available on ESPN and the ESPN app.
  • The tournament final is scheduled for Saturday, September 12.
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Florida native Coco Gauff plays Elena Rybakina in the semifinals of the 2026 US Open. Here's what to know, including start time and TV schedule.

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