Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to win US Open title
Elena Rybakina has stunned Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open, claiming her second major title of 2026 despite a recent ankle injury. Read More: https://punchng.com/rybakina-stuns-sabalenka-to-win-us-open-title/
Elena Rybakina stunned Aryna Sabalenka to claim her second major title of 2026 and complete a remarkable comeback at the US Open. Despite suffering a serious ankle injury earlier in the year, the 27-year-old Kazakh quickly recovered to enter the tournament and delivered a powerful performance to secure victory. Rybakina's second round triumph over Zheng Qinwen and subsequent win over Coco Gauff showcased her ability to overcome adversity and her impressive serve and groundstrokes.
In her final match against the world number one, Rybakina displayed both attacking prowess and solid defensive skills, keeping Sabalenka at bay and ultimately winning in three sets.
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