2026 Women’s US Open Winner (Tennis)

Elena Rybakina ends Aryna Sabalenka's bid for third straight US Open title

Elena Rybakina ends Aryna Sabalenka's bid for third straight US Open title

Elena Rybakina bests defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first U.S. Open

Elena Rybakina bests defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first U.S. Open

Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title, defeating Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The victory in New York was the Kazakh representative's third Grand Slam title. She previously won Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open in 2026. Following the US Open, Moscow-born Rybakina will rise to the top of the world rankings for the first time, replacing Sabalenka at the top spot. The Belarusian athlete held the title of world number one since the fall of 2024.

Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title, defeating Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The victory in New York was the Kazakh representative's third Grand Slam title. She previously won Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open in 2026. Following the US Open, Moscow-born Rybakina will rise to the top of the world rankings for the first time, replacing Sabalenka at the top spot. The Belarusian athlete held the title of world number one since the fall of 2024.

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina denied Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title on Saturday, punctuating her rise to world number one with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory over the player she's replacing at the summit.

FWD from Mash on sports: Elena Rybakina dethroned Aryna Sabalenka and became the world's number one tennis player, winning the US Open for the first time in her career. Prize money: 464 million rubles. This is also Elena's third Grand Slam trophy. Four years ago, she won Wimbledon, and earlier this year, the Australian Open. We previously reported that Rybakina would become the first Russian woman to win a Grand Slam title since Dinara Safina. But with a caveat: she has represented Kazakhstan since 2018. Mash on sports in MAX Take the survey, help Mash on sports

FWD from Sport Baza: Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final. Prize money totaled 464 million rubles. This is Rybakina's third Grand Slam title: she previously won Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open this season. Since 2018, the athlete has represented Kazakhstan, having previously played for Russia. Starting Monday, she will be the new world number one, displacing the Belarusian representative from the top of the rankings. SPORT BAZA news in MAX:

Moscow-born tennis player Elena Rybakina achieved a historic victory at the US Open tournament, defeating Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka in the final. This title was Rybakina's third in the Grand Slam series of tournaments: she previously won the trophy at Wimbledon (2022), and earlier this year at the Australian Open. Until 2018, the athlete represented Russia, and now plays for Kazakhstan. The victory at the US Open brought Rybakina a record 464 million rubles in prize money and also allowed her to top the world rankings: now the former Muscovite is the new number one racket in the world. SHOT in MAX:

Elena Rybakina is the 2026 US Open champion! The world number one from Kazakhstan defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final – 6:4, 5:7, 6:2. This is Rybakina's third Grand Slam title. She previously won Wimbledon and the Australian Open.

ALERT: Elena Rybakina has won her first US Open title following a 6-4 5-7 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka in New York.

Elena Rybakina Beats Top Seed Aryna Sabalenka to Win First US Open Women’s Title

Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final.

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to book a US Open championship showdown with two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. •

Aryna Sabalenka reached the final of the US Open for the fourth time The tennis player met American Jessica Pegula in the semifinals and won in two sets - 7:5, 6:2.

Elena Rybakina has reached the US Open final, where she will play Aryna Sabalenka. In the semifinals, the Kazakhstani tennis player won a comeback victory over American Coco Gauff – 3:6, 6:4, 6:4. The match lasted two hours and eight minutes. During the match, Rybakina served five aces, committed two double faults, and converted three of her five break points. In the final of the 2026 US Open, she will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka. [in reply to: Proud to represent Kazakhstan – Rybakina Kazakhstani tennis player Elena Rybakina made a statement after becoming the world number one in women's singles. Speaking to reporters at the US Open, Elena Rybakina did not hide her emotions, talking about her connection with Kazakhstan. For her, this is not just a victory, but a historic moment and a reason for pride. The tennis player fondly recalled how, every time she visits any city in the country, she is greeted by courts filled with children. “Seeing that you inspire an entire generation is an incredible feeling,” Elena admits. She emphasized that this is living proof that dreams come true if you work hard. And although she rarely gets to be home because of tournaments, Rybakina is looking forward to returning to personally say “thank you” to her country, whose support she feels even before she has time to open her phone with congratulations. Later, on Instagram, Rybakina once again emphasized that she has made her name in the history of Kazakhstani sports. “Anything is possible when you believe!” I'm proud to represent Kazakhstan and make history by becoming the world's number one tennis player from this country, she signed.

Kazakh star Elena Rybakina to unseat longtime world number one Aryna Sabalenka as she advances to US Open semi-finals •

Tennis player Elena Rybakina will become the world's number one tennis player following the US Open.

Ben Goldfriend Tennis | After a 4:41 hour match: Frances Tiafoe came back from 2 sets down to win 6-10 in the 5th set tiebreaker over Alex Mickelson to advance to the US Open semifinals. In the women's singles, Jessica Pegula came back from a set down to beat Emma Navarro 2-1 and also earned a spot in the last 4, where she will face world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Rybakina beat Osaka and reached her first US Open quarterfinal Elena Rybakina reached her first US Open quarterfinal, defeating Naomi Osaka in straight sets, 6-1, 6-4. Previously, Rybakina's best result on the US Open courts was reaching the round of 16. On her way to her historic quarterfinal, the Kazakh knocked out three more athletes from the tournament grid: American Thea Frodin (585th place) - 6:3, 6:2. Spaniard Jessica Busas Maneiro (105th place) - 6:2, 6:4. Ukrainian Yulia Starodubtseva (58th place) - 7:6, 6:3. This year, the winner of the American Grand Slam tournament will earn $5.5 million, and also receive 2000 ranking points.

Naomi Osaka eliminated in the fourth round of the US Open Women's Singles Tennis Tournament

Ben Goldfreund Tennis | Reigning US champion and world number 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the quarterfinals for the sixth consecutive time after defeating American Taylor Townsend 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 15 minutes.

Mirra Andreeva reached the US Open last 16 for the first time.

Naomi Osaka advances to the fourth round of the US Open; her next opponent will be second seed Lubakina.

Naomi Osaka advances to the fourth round of the US Open Tennis Championships.

Zheng Qinwen won the last seven games to stun Madison Keys and reach the US Open last 16 on a day of upsets that dented American hopes. • • Zheng saved a match point in her 1-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 triumph over Keys, the 2025 Australian Open champion and a US Open finalist back in 2017

Naomi Osaka advances to the fourth round of the US Open on day 7.

Naomi Osaka advances to the fourth round of the US Open Women's Singles Tennis Tournament

Naomi Osaka advances to the fourth round for the second consecutive year at the US Open.