Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open final
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final on Saturday, winning 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. The match lasted two hours and 21 minutes, marking the end of Sabalenka's attempt to secure a third consecutive US Open title. Sabalenka, who committed 35 unforced errors during the contest, expressed significant frustration on the court and was issued a warning for throwing her racket. Following the loss, she confirmed her departure from the top of the WTA rankings, which were claimed by Rybakina. Despite the result, Sabalenka indicated that she intends to use the tournament as a learning experience to improve for the 2027 season.
- •Elena Rybakina won the final 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to claim the US Open title.
- •Aryna Sabalenka committed 35 unforced errors during the two-hour, 21-minute match.
- •The victory marks a change in the WTA world number one ranking from Sabalenka to Rybakina.
- •Sabalenka finishes the 2026 season without a Grand Slam trophy.
- •Sabalenka received a warning for unsportsmanlike conduct after throwing her racket during the match.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka comments on smashing her racket after defeat to Elena Rybakina, ‘It is really tough’
- 11:57 PMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka struggles to manage her emotions in US Open loss to Elena Rybakina
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka beats herself up as she is denied a US Open three-peat
"Aryna Sabalenka crushed a ball into the stands and received a warning. The two-time defending U.S. Open champion has been dethroned, losing to Elena Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final on Saturday. Denied the chance to become the third women's player to win the American Grand slam tournament three times in a row, Sabalenka beat herself up throughout the 2-hour, 21-minute ordeal that was filled with self-inflicted mistakes.
"Aryna Sabalenka looked pretty disgruntled from the very start of the US Open final, and that translated into the post-match as well. Her on-court interview...
"Two-time US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka could not contain her disappointment over her loss to Elena Rybakina.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 12:00 AMAryna Sabalenka comments on smashing her racket after defeat to Elena Rybakina, ‘It is really tough’
Aryna Sabalenka looked pretty disgruntled from the very start of the US Open final, and that translated into the post-match as well. Her on-court interview...
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:57 PMAryna Sabalenka struggles to manage her emotions in US Open loss to Elena Rybakina
Two-time US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka could not contain her disappointment over her loss to Elena Rybakina.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 11:50 PMAryna Sabalenka beats herself up as she is denied a US Open three-peat
Aryna Sabalenka crushed a ball into the stands and received a warning. The two-time defending U.S. Open champion has been dethroned, losing to Elena Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final on Saturday. Denied the chance to become the third women's player to win the American Grand slam tournament three times in a row, Sabalenka beat herself up throughout the 2-hour, 21-minute ordeal that was filled with self-inflicted mistakes.
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