Elena Rybakina Stuns Aryna Sabalenka to Claim U.S. Open Title and World No. 1 Ranking
Rybakina converted 3 of 12 break chances and earned $5.5 million after ending Sabalenka’s bid for a third straight title.
- On Saturday, Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to claim her first U.S. Open title and third career Grand Slam championship.
- This victory ends Sabalenka's 99-week reign atop the WTA Tour rankings. Rybakina will officially replace her as world No. 1 on Monday, marking the first time the Kazakhstani player reaches the sport's top position.
- Rybakina earned $5.5 million, the largest prize in Grand Slam history, after edging Sabalenka 12-6 in aces. She closed the match with a 110-mph ace and committed 24 unforced errors compared to Sabalenka's 35.
- Sabalenka's loss denied her a rare New York 'three-peat,' a feat achieved only by Chris Evert and Serena Williams in the Open Era. Visibly frustrated, she smashed her racket after the match.
- This 18th career meeting underscores intense competitive parity between the pair, whom coach Max Mirnyi called the 'two best players' in women's tennis. Their dominance signals a defining rivalry for the sport's remaining events.
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Big cheer at Jelena Rybakina! The Kazakh won the US Open Final against Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday with 6:4, 5:7 and 6:2. "It's hard to find the right words," cheered the winner.
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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan won the US Open for the first time by beating defending champion Aryna Sabalenka
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Jelena Rybakina from Kazakhstan wins the US Open after 2–1 in sets in the final against Aryna Sabalenka. “Everything fell into place,” she says after the victory.
Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina won her first historic title at the US Open 2026. In a spectacular and dramatic final in New York, Rybakina demonstrated exceptional mentality and prevailed over the current world ranking leader and two-time tournament champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. With this memorable success, Rybakina secured her third Grand Slam trophy in her career (after Wimbledon 2022 and Australian Open 2026). I…
Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to win maiden US Open title, rises to world No 1 - The Tribune
Elena Rybakina ended Aryna Sabalenka's two-year reign at the US Open with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory in the women's singles final on Saturday (local time), securing her maiden title at Flushing Meadows and reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking.
Elena Rybakina Dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to Win Maiden US Open Title, Rises to World No 1
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Elena Rybakina ended Aryna Sabalenka's two-year reign at the US Open with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory in the women's singles final on Saturday (local time), securing her maiden title at Flushing Meadows and reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. Sports News | Elena Rybakina Dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to Win Maiden US Open Title, Rises to World No 1.
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