Elena Rybakina has received the US Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to say her third Grand Slam title and second main of 2026.
It’s the second time this 12 months Rybakina has crushed Sabalenka in a Grand Slam ultimate, having additionally defeated her within the Australian Open ultimate.
Rybakina has now received three of the 4 Grand Slam titles in her profession. The one main lacking from her assortment is Roland Garros.
Her victory additionally makes her solely the second girl in historical past to defeat a world No. 1 in a number of Grand Slam finals in the identical season, matching a feat achieved by Steffi Graf in 1995.
The win is Rybakina’s forty ninth of 2026 and her tenth victory over a High-10 opponent this season.
After the match, the brand new US Open champion struggled to place the second into phrases.
“It’s powerful to search out phrases proper now. I didn’t anticipate something like this coming to this match. I’ve been dealing a bit with an harm. One way or the other all the things aligned collectively on my facet.”
Rybakina additionally praised Sabalenka after one other intense battle between the 2.
“Aryna you’re an excellent champion. It’s so tough to play you. You push to such a restrict. I used to be doubting on the court docket and attempting to get to all of the attainable balls. Congrats to you for all of the achievements. Congrats to your staff. You guys are doing a tremendous job. I can’t discover the phrases now, sorry.”
For Rybakina, the victory is much more particular due to her historical past on the match.
“I used to be coming right here for the final ten years and was by no means profitable. Nothing near that. It’s simply unbelievable. I’m falling in love with New York increasingly more. It’s superb recollections for me. Thanks guys.” ❤️
Rybakina is now a three-time Grand Slam champion and the world No. 1. The US Open title provides one other exceptional chapter to her 2026 season.
