Zverev, Rybakina crowned US Open champions
Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina are the 2026 US Open champions after defeating Ben Shelton and Aryna Sabalenka respectively in the finals.
Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in the US Open final, defeating Elena Sabalenka, who had been the world's No. 1 player and two-time defending champion. The 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 win marked Rybakina's first Grand Slam title and her second WTA Finals title. Rybakina, who took Sabalenka's No. 1 ranking during the fortnight leading up to the match, dominated the final set, accumulating 103 points to Sabalenka's 90.
Sabalenka acknowledged the difficulty of controlling her emotions in the final of a Grand Slam but remained apologetic. The intense rivalry between the two players, who are considered the finest in women's tennis, culminated in a hard-fought battle.
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