Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka to win the 2026 US Open title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 12:14 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Elena Rybakina captured her maiden US Open title on Saturday, September 12, by defeating Aryna Sabalenka at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The final concluded 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in favor of the Kazakh player after two hours and 21 minutes of play. This victory marks Rybakina's third career Grand Slam title and her second major win of 2026, following her Australian Open success in January. Although the two players split the opening sets, Rybakina took control in the final set by securing two breaks of serve. She finished the match with a 12th ace to finalize the result. Rybakina acknowledged the competitive nature of her rivalry with Sabalenka, who still maintains a 10-8 lead in their overall head-to-head record.
- •Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to secure her first US Open title.
- •The match lasted two hours and 21 minutes and ended on an ace.
- •Rybakina won 85% of her first-serve points during the final.
- •This victory represents the third Grand Slam championship of Rybakina’s career.
- •Aryna Sabalenka leads their overall head-to-head series with 10 wins to Rybakina's eight.
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