# US Open men's and women's singles progression > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-open-mens-singles-tournament-progression > Updated: 2026-09-11T04:05:56.000Z. Sources: 288. Developments: 6. The US Open women’s singles final will feature Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka. Rybakina secured her spot with a three-set comeback victory against Coco Gauff (3-6, 6-4, 6-4), a win that guarantees her ascent to the world number one ranking regardless of the final result. This victory will end Sabalenka’s 99-week reign at the top of the WTA rankings. Sabalenka reached the final by defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets (7-5, 6-2), marking her eighth consecutive Major final on hard courts. Sabalenka is currently pursuing her third consecutive US Open title and noted that losing the top ranking feels ‘a bit weird’, though her focus remains on the match. Regarding the upcoming final, Rybakina noted the difficulty of playing against Sabalenka’s aggressive style and powerful serve, stating, “I will definitely have to serve much better than today and stay aggressive.” In the men’s singles draw, Alexander Zverev has advanced to the semifinals after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp (6-2, 7-5, 6-1). This victory allows Zverev to break a German record held by Boris Becker since 1989, reaching 23 Grand Slam victories this year. Following the earlier elimination of Carlos Alcaraz by Ben Shelton, Zverev has emerged as a primary title favorite. Zverev is scheduled to face Karen Khachanov in the semifinals, while Ben Shelton will play Frances Tiafoe. Zverev expressed frustration regarding match scheduling, noting his match was placed in an earlier slot rather than the cooler night session used for the all-American semifinal. Separately, in men’s doubles, former world number one Rajeev Ram announced his retirement from professional tennis following a semifinal loss alongside partner Joe Salisbury. ## Claims - Jessica Pegula is the third seed in the US Open women's singles. (disputed) - Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed in the US Open women's singles. (disputed) - Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach the US Open semifinals. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Elena Rybakina is set to become the new WTA world number one. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Elena Rybakina will face Coco Gauff in the US Open semifinals. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Aryna Sabalenka will lose the top ranking after 99 weeks of dominance. (corroborated by 13 sources) - A victory over Zheng Qinwen would make Elena Rybakina the world number one. (corroborated by 11 sources) - Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 in 66 minutes during the US Open round of 16. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Aryna Sabalenka has held the world number one ranking for 99 consecutive weeks since October 21, 2024. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Reaching the semifinals ensures Rybakina will have at least 8,681 WTA points. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinals. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Rybakina could reach 9,901 points if she wins the US Open final. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: US Open women's final to feature Sabalenka and Rybakina Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final. Rybakina's victory over Coco Gauff ensures she will become the new world number one on Monday. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabalenka-and-rybakina-set-for-us-open-final ### 2026-09-10: Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semi-finals, breaks Becker record Alexander Zverev reached the US Open semi-finals by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp, breaking Boris Becker’s record for most major match wins in a single season. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-zverev-reaches-us-open-semifinals-as-alcaraz-faces-financial-losses ### 2026-09-10: Karen Khachanov reaches US Open semifinals Karen Khachanov has advanced to the US Open semifinals after Alexander Blockx retired during their quarterfinal match. Khachanov will next face top seed Alexander Zverev. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karen-khachanov-reaches-us-open-semifinals ### 2026-09-08: Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka set for US Open final Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will face off in the US Open final. Rybakina's victory also secures her ascent to world number one, ending Sabalenka's 99-week tenure at the top. 232 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-zverev-reaches-us-open-semifinals-1 ### 2026-09-08: Botic van de Zandschulp wins US Open marathon against Arthur Gea Botic van de Zandschulp defeated Arthur Gea in a five-hour US Open marathon, overcoming a two-set deficit to reach the quarterfinals, where he will face Alexander Zverev. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botic-van-de-zandschulp-wins-us-open-marathon-comeback ### 2026-09-07: Alexander Zverev reaches US Open semifinals Alexander Zverev has reached the US Open semifinals after defeating Botic van de Zandschulp. He will face Karen Khachanov, while Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton meet in the other semifinal. 72 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexander-zverev-reaches-us-open-semifinals-breaks-becker-record --- Cite as: US Open men's and women's singles progression. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-open-mens-singles-tournament-progression