Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina: Everything to know about the US Open final
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set to face off in the 2026 US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. This match marks their 18th career meeting and their third appearance against each other in a Grand Slam final.
Why it matters
This high-profile match highlights the current dominance of top-tier female athletes in professional tennis and serves as a major cultural event in the sports calendar.
NEW YORK -- For the second time this year, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in a Grand Slam final.
In Saturday's 2026 US Open final, the two-time defending champion Sabalenka seeks to become the first three-peat at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams from 2012-14 while Rybakina eyes her second major title in 2026 after defeating Sabalenka at the Australian Open.
The two will face for the 18th time on WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz, with Sabalenka leading 10-7. They will also meet for the third time in major finals, splitting the previous two.
After a season-long race, the world's top players converge in the California desert with the WTA's biggest title still to be won.
From notable stats to prize money and more, here's everything you need to know about Saturday's US Open final.
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