{"id":6936,"date":"2026-09-12T22:45:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T22:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propernews.co\/?p=6936"},"modified":"2026-09-12T22:45:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T22:45:26","slug":"rybakina-beats-sabalenka-6-4-5-7-6-2-to-win-the-us-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propernews.co\/?p=6936","title":{"rendered":"Rybakina beats Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a final that solidified her status as the preeminent hard-court player of the 2026 season, Elena Rybakina claimed her first US Open title on Saturday night, defeating the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a compelling three-set battle at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory serves as the crowning achievement of a transformative year for the Kazakhstani, who had already secured the world No 1 ranking heading into the final.<\/p>\n

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The match, which lasted nearly three hours, was a masterclass in modern power tennis. For Rybakina, the win marks her third career Grand Slam title, further distancing her from the pack and ending Sabalenka\u2019s hopes of a third consecutive triumph in New York. For Sabalenka, the loss signals the end of a difficult season in which she failed to secure a major title for the first time since 2022.<\/p>\n

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