Sabalenka Aryna vs Rybakina Elena preview
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina contest the 2026 US Open women’s singles final on September 12, 2026, at 20:00 UTC on the hard courts of Arthur Ashe Stadium. This match marks their 18th career meeting, with Sabalenka holding a 10-7 head-to-head lead. Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, is attempting to become the third woman in the Open Era to secure three consecutive titles in New York. She reached this final after defeating Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals.
Elena Rybakina enters the final as the incoming world number one, having ended Sabalenka’s 99-week reign at the top of the rankings. Rybakina secured her place in the championship match following a three-set victory over Coco Gauff. The pair has already met three times in 2026, with Rybakina winning the Australian Open final in January, while Sabalenka claimed victories at the Indian Wells and Miami finals. This encounter represents their third Grand Slam final against one another.