Elena Rybakina Wins 2026 U.S. Open, Defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the Final

Getty Elena Rybakina is the 2026 U.S. Open women's champion! The 27-year-old tennis star defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the women's singles final on Saturday (September 12) at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City. The victory caps off an incredible Grand Slam season for Elena, who also defeated Aryna in the Australian Open final back in January. She previously won Wimbledon in 2022. Credit: Getty Elena and Aryna have developed one of the biggest rivalries in women's tennis, with Saturday's match marking their 18th meeting at the senior level. Aryna entered the final with a . . .