Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina live: US Open women’s singles final 2026
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New York (AP) — The world's top two female tennis players, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, will conclude the Grand Slam season together in the U.S. Open final on Saturday. Sabalenka aims to become the first player in history to win three consecutive titles since Serena Williams from 2012-14. However, if she succeeds, Rybakina will surpass her and claim the No. 1 ranking in the WTA.
Sabalenka has been atop the rankings for a remarkable 99 consecutive weeks. Rybakina's ascent to this position was facilitated by her semifinal appearance in the U.S. Open.
The rematch in Flushing Meadows marks only the second time since 1988, when the Australian Open switched to hard courts, that these two players will face off in the finals of both tournaments. Graf and Sanchez Vicario achieved this feat in 1994. Rybakina has also secured a Wimbledon title and is vying for her maiden U.S. Open trophy.
To accomplish this, she must overcome Sabalenka's impressive 19-match winning streak at the U.S. Open, a feat she has yet to achieve, as she lost only once in Flushing Meadows — to Coco Gauff in the 2023 final. In their recent encounters this season, all held on hard courts, Sabalenka emerged victorious in Indian Wells and Miami, giving her a 10-7 edge in their rivalry.
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