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

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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