US Open 2026: To Reach the Final (Women's Singles)Elena Rybakina

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 •

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.

Rybakina and Putintseva advance to the second round of the US Open Two Kazakhstani tennis players have successfully passed the first round of the 2026 US Open. Elena Rybakina, seeded second, easily defeated American Thea Frodin – 6:3, 6:2. The match lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes. But Yulia Putintseva created a real drama. The 84th racket of the world, after losing the first set, snatched victory from the 12th racket of the world Belinda Bencic – 4:6, 7:5, 6:3. The tennis players spent almost three hours on the court. In the second round, Rybakina will face the winner of the pair Daria Vidmanova - Jessica Buzas Maneiro, and Putintseva will face Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen.