Rybakina Stuns Sabalenka In 2026 US Open Final

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina scripted history by defeating Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her maiden US Open title. The Kazakhstan star secured the world No. 1 ranking with the triumph. Rybakina claimed her third Grand Slam crown after Wimbledon 2022 and Australian Open 2026, becoming only 2nd woman to beat a No. 1 twice in top finals in one year.