Elena Rybakina has won the US Open women's singles title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final, according to The Guardian. The match was played on Sunday, 13 September 2026, and the British outlet described the result as a dramatic title triumph for Rybakina.
The win came after Rybakina dealt with an injury before the tournament began, the BBC reported. Sabalenka, meanwhile, was chasing a third consecutive US Open crown, a feat the tournament's own coverage noted fell short. The BBC also reported Sabalenka saying she found it tough to control her emotions, and the US Open's account of the match quoted her saying her level was not good enough on the day.
The result adds another major title to Rybakina's record and denies Sabalenka a three-peat at Flushing Meadows. Al Jazeera also reported the outcome of the women's singles final.
What to watch next: how both players respond in the remainder of the hard-court season, and whether Sabalenka can regroup after another near miss at a Grand Slam.
