1 hr ago
Sabalenka and Rybakina Meet Again in US Open Final
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will play each other in the US Open final on Saturday.
They are two of the strongest women’s tennis players in recent years.
Sabalenka wants to win the tournament for the third year in a row.
Rybakina wants to win her third major championship.
She already beat Sabalenka in the Australian Open final this year.
Sabalenka has won more of their matches overall, but Rybakina has done better when they meet in finals.
Sabalenka has played very well in New York after struggling in some recent tournaments.
Rybakina will become the new world No.
1 on Monday, no matter who wins the final.
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in Saturday’s US Open final.
Sabalenka is seeking her third consecutive US Open title and fourth straight final.
Rybakina will become the world’s No. 1-ranked women’s player on Monday, regardless of the result.
Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2, while Rybakina rallied past Coco Gauff in the semifinals.
Rybakina leads 4-2 in finals against Sabalenka, but Sabalenka leads their overall rivalry 10-7.
- Who
- Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are competing in the women’s final.
- What
- They will play for the US Open championship, with Sabalenka seeking a third consecutive title.
- Where
- The match will be played at the US Open in New York, including Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- When
- The final is scheduled for Saturday; Rybakina is scheduled to become No. 1 on Monday.
- Why
- Both players are seeking a major title, while Rybakina is also competing to win her third major championship.
Key facts
- Final matchup
- Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina
- Sabalenka’s goal
- A third consecutive US Open title
- Rybakina’s goal
- A third major title and second major championship this year
- Overall head-to-head
- Sabalenka leads 10-7 after 17 matches
- Grand Slam meetings
- Sabalenka leads 2-1
- Finals record against each other
- Rybakina leads 4-2
- Ranking change
- Rybakina will take the No. 1 ranking on Monday, regardless of the final’s result
Quotes
Aryna Sabalenka
Tennis player and defending US Open champion
“We’re dealing with the two best players in the last couple of years on the women’s side. Their results and their rankings and their titles speak for themselves. When they see each other across the net, I think that brings out the best in each one of them.”
deccanchronicle.com
“I feel confident, and I feel mentally and physically really strong right now. I keep the same routine. The last couple of months really teach me how to shut down the noise from outside.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
Related news
Rybakina Reaches US Open Final Against Defending Champion Sabalenka
Rybakina Rallies Past Gauff to Reach US Open Final
Sabalenka Eyes US Open Three-Peat After Losing No.1 Ranking
Rybakina’s Serve Challenges Sabalenka’s Three-Peat Bid
Sabalenka Beats Pegula to Reach Fourth Straight US Open Final
