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Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, was dethroned Saturday, losing to Elena Rybakina in three sets.
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Elena Rybakina bests defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first U.S. Open
Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending U.S. Open champion, was dethroned Saturday, losing to Elena Rybakina in three sets.
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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to seal dramatic US Open title triumph
Rybakina wins 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 despite first-serve problems Overcomes top seed and two-time defending champion Even when long established as a grand slam champion and a conqueror of all surfaces, Elena Rybakina was always considered lesser than the most successful players of her era. She was one of the most devastating shotmakers in the world, a threat to everybody everywhere, but there were always a couple of more con…
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Aryna Sabalenka v Elena Rybakina: US Open 2026 women’s singles final goes to deciding set – live
Women’s final updates from 9pm BST Finalists resume epic rivalry after switch at No 1 | Email Katy Rybakina First round def Thea Frodin (WC) 6-3, 6-2 Second round def Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4 Third round def Yuliia Starodubtseva 7-6 (6), 6-3 Fourth round def Naomi Osaka (13) 6-1, 6-4 Quarter-final def Zheng Qinwen (Q) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 Semi-final def Coco Gauff (4) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 Continue reading...
