US Open Final: Rybakina and Sabalenka Renew Rivalry in Battle for Grand Slam Glory
Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will face off in the 2026 US Open women’s final in New York, with the title and a share of the tournament’s $108 million prize pool at stake. Rybakina reached her first US Open final after recovering from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3–6, 6–4, 6–4. Defending champion Sabalenka advanced with a 7–5, 6–2 win over Jessica Pegula as she pursues a third straight title. The pair have met 17 times on the WTA Tour, with Sabalenka holding a narrow 10–7 advantage. Their rivalry is usually tight, with 10 of those matches going to three sets. Rybakina will become world number one after the final, but both players say they are focused on delivering their best tennis in a high-stakes showdown.
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