US Open results 2026: Final bracket and scores after Rybakina and Zverev win major
Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina are your 2026 US Open champs.
The 2026 US Open men's and women's draws culminated in thrilling final matches on September 12 and 13. The men's finalist, Alexander Zverev, defeated fellow countryman Ben Shelton in a closely contested final set to claim his second major title in 2026 and extend the American major drought to 24 years. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina emerged victorious over back-to-back champion Aryna Sabalenka to clinch the women's championship, surpassing Sabalenka to take over the No. 1 world ranking.
Sabalenka, the top-seeded player, will defend her title in the women's final against Rybakina on September 12. The men's final is scheduled for September 13, with Zverev as the favored victor.
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