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Elena Rybakina wins 2026 US Open title

Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles final with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. The victory at Flushing Meadows marks Rybakina's third Grand Slam title, following her wins at Wimbledon 2022 and the Australian Open 2026.

With this win, the 27-year-old Kazakhstani player has mathematically secured the world number one ranking, ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top. Rybakina's performance was characterized by strong returns and composure, particularly in the deciding third set.

Sabalenka, who was seeking a third consecutive US Open title, expressed disappointment following the match. The loss ends her 19-match winning streak at the tournament and marks her first season without a Grand Slam title since 2022.

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Arthur Ashe Stadium · Aryna Sabalenka · Coco Gauff · Elena Rybakina · Flushing Meadows · Jessica Pegula · Kazakhstan · US Open · US Open · WTA

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] Jelena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Analyst Mats Vilander criticized Sabalenka's mental strength.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Sabalenka committed 15 unforced errors in the first set.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The match lasted two hours and 21 minutes.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] This is Rybakina's third Grand Slam title.
  • [● 7 SOURCES] The final score was 6:4, 5:7, 6:2 in favor of Rybakina. sportklub.hr
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sabalenka broke her racket during the match.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Rybakina secured the world number one WTA ranking with this win.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The final match lasted two hours and 21 minutes. sportklub.hr
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Rybakina has achieved a total of three Grand Slam titles. sportklub.hr
  • [DISPUTED] Jelena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. sportklub.hr
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Rybakina previously won Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open this year. sportklub.hr

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