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Elena Rybakina reaches US Open final after comeback win against Coco Gauff

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Elena Rybakina reaches US Open final after comeback win against Coco Gauff

Summary

Elena Rybakina advanced to the US Open final on September 10, 2026, after defeating Coco Gauff in a three-set semifinal match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Rybakina lost the opening set 3-6 but rallied to win the next two sets 6-4, 6-4. This victory marks a historic achievement for the Kazakh, as she became the first woman in the Open Era to reach the US Open final after coming back from a set down in both the quarterfinals and the semifinals. Rybakina previously overcame a deficit against Qinwen Zheng in the quarterfinals. Following her win over Gauff, she is set to face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday. This performance represents Rybakina's deepest run at the tournament in nine attempts.

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By the Numbers

•Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinals.
•Rybakina is the first woman in the Open Era to reach the US Open final after losing the first set in both the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
•The 27-year-old Rybakina will meet Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday's final.
•Rybakina eclipsed her previous best results at the US Open, having never surpassed the fourth round in eight prior appearances.

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Elena Rybakina furthered her reputation as the "Comeback Queen" in Thursday's US Open semifinal against Coco Gauff. The post Elena Rybakina Makes US Open History Never Seen in 58 Years appeared first on HEAVY.
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