Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Sabalenka and Rybakina Set for US Open 2026 Final
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will play each other in the US Open final.
The match will happen at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on September 12.
In India, it will start at 1:30 a.m.
on September 13.
Sabalenka reached the final by beating Jessica Pegula.
Rybakina reached it by beating Coco Gauff.
Sabalenka has won their previous matches more often, but Rybakina beat her in the Australian Open final earlier this year.
Rybakina will become the new world No.
1 after the tournament.
The winner will receive $5.5 million.
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the US Open women’s singles final on September 12 in New York.
Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 and is pursuing a third consecutive US Open title.
Rybakina overcame Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach her first US Open final.
Rybakina will become the new WTA world No. 1, ending Sabalenka’s 99-week reign at the top.
The winner will receive $5.5 million, with Indian viewers able to watch on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
- Who
- Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will contest the women’s singles final.
- What
- They will play for the 2026 US Open women’s singles title.
- When
- Saturday, September 12, at 4:00 p.m. local time; 1:30 a.m. IST on Sunday, September 13.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York; Indian viewers can watch on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
- Why
- The match determines the US Open champion, with Sabalenka seeking a third consecutive title and Rybakina seeking her first US Open title.
- Finalists
- Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina
- Venue
- Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York
- Start time
- 4:00 p.m. local time on September 12; 1:30 a.m. IST on September 13
- Head-to-head
- Sabalenka leads Rybakina 10-7 in 17 meetings
- Winner’s prize
- $5.5 million
- Runner-up prize
- $2.8 million
- Total player compensation
- $108 million
- Indian broadcasters
- Star Sports Network and JioHotstar