Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open final
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:38 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Elena Rybakina captured her third Grand Slam title on September 13 after defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows. The victory ends a 20-match winning streak for Sabalenka at the tournament and elevates Rybakina to the world number one ranking. Sabalenka, who had held the top spot for 99 weeks, expressed frustration during the match, frequently berating herself and smashing her racquet after conceding points. The Belarusian will now drop to the world number two position following a season where she finished without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2022. Rybakina utilized a consistent performance to overcome her opponent in a match that lasted three sets.
- •Elena Rybakina won the US Open final 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.
- •The victory moves Elena Rybakina to the world number one ranking.
- •Aryna Sabalenka's 20-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows ended in the final.
- •Aryna Sabalenka will move to world number two following the loss.
- •This season marks the first time since 2022 that Aryna Sabalenka has not won a Grand Slam title.
- 7:38 AMBBC Sport — 'Tough to control emotions' as Sabalenka suffers another near miss
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'Tough to control emotions' as Sabalenka suffers another near-miss
"After losing another Grand Slam final, Aryna Sabalenka smashed her racquet in frustration at a year that has seen her lose her world number one status.
"After losing another Grand Slam final, Aryna Sabalenka smashed her racquet in frustration at a year that has seen her lose her world number one status.
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External links- BBC SportSep 13, 2026, 7:38 AM'Tough to control emotions' as Sabalenka suffers another near miss
After losing another Grand Slam final, Aryna Sabalenka smashed her racquet in frustration at a year that has seen her lose her world number one status.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 2:21 AM'Tough to control emotions' as Sabalenka suffers another near-miss
After losing another Grand Slam final, Aryna Sabalenka smashed her racquet in frustration at a year that has seen her lose her world number one status.
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