Elena Rybakina wins US Open, denying Aryna Sabalenka 3-peat
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Rybakina-Sabalenka is the defining rivalry in women’s tennis.
Elena Rybakina was going to see her name on top of the women’s tennis rankings Monday no matter what happened in the U.S. Open women’s final
Elena Rybakina has only lost two Grand Slam matches in 2026. Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title, the third Grand
US Open champion’s relationship with her previously banned coach remains under spotlight despite her rise to the top
Elena Rybakina’s rise to the top of the WTA rankings is the reward for a season in which she has finally found the consistency that eluded her in recent years. The 27-year-old broke into the top two in March and has delivered strong results across the past 12 months.
Alexander Zverev and Elena Rybakina cemented themselves as US Open champs, but many people grew frustrated with influencers and lack of etiquette.
Elena Rybakina has won her first US Open title. Still, post-match headlines have now been dominated by her opponent, Aryna Sabalenka, who threw her racket in frustration after failing to defend her title.