Defending two-time champion Sabalenka is aiming to win a third US Open title in a row. If she does so, she will become the first player, male or female, to win the US Open singles title thrice in the ongoing decade. On the other hand, Rybakina is playing in the US Open final for the first time, and is eyeing her third Grand Slam title overall. Rybakina will take over the No.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina, US Open 2026 Women’s Singles Final LIVE Updates : World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka takes on World No. 2 Elena Rybakina in a blockbuster US Open 2026 women’s singles final. 1 ranking irrespective of the result, but will be hoping to add the US Open crown with it.
This is the second time that Sabalenka and Rybakina will face off in a Grand Slam final in 2026. They played each other in the Australian Open final in January, which Rybakina won 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
Sabalenka’s Ranking at Stake Ahead of Key Match
Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked World No. 1 in the WTA, is poised to lose her top position to Elena Rybakina, regardless of the outcome of today’s match. This development adds an extra layer of excitement to the highly anticipated game.
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Aryna Sabalenka is aiming to become the first player, male or female, to win the US Open singles title three times in the ongoing decade (2020s). If losing the No. 1 to her final rival wasn’t motivation enough, this will surely be for the Belarusian.
