Sabalenka and Rybakina resume epic rivalry at US Open after switch at No 1
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set to face off in the US Open final, marking another chapter in their growing rivalry. The match is particularly significant as the two players are currently swapping the world No. 1 ranking.
Why it matters
This rivalry represents a new era in women's tennis, with two dominant players consistently meeting at the highest levels of the sport.
Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Elena Rybakina will play each other in a grand slam final for the second time this year. Composite: AP; Imagn Images/Reuters Aryna Sabalenka (left) and Elena Rybakina will play each other in a grand slam final for the second time this year. Composite: AP; Imagn Images/Reuters US Open Tennis 2026 Sabalenka and Rybakina resume epic rivalry at US Open after switch at No 1 Rybakina will top rankings after tournament as pair continue to meet one another in grand slam finals
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