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Rybakina Reveals Strategy for Sabalenka in US Open Final
Elena Rybakina is playing Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final.
Sabalenka has won the tournament twice in a row.
Rybakina said she was worried about her foot before the tournament began.
She became more comfortable as she played more matches.
Her quarter-final and semi-final both lasted three sets.
She said those matches were tiring, but she kept pushing herself.
Against Sabalenka, she wants to play aggressively and fight for every point.
The final is scheduled for September 13, 2026, and will be shown on JioHotstar and Star Sports.
Elena Rybakina will face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women’s singles final.
The final will be the first US Open meeting between the top two seeds in 13 years.
Rybakina said concerns about her foot affected her early matches before she gradually found her form.
She advanced through back-to-back three-set quarter-final and semi-final matches despite limited preparation and fatigue.
Rybakina plans to fight for every point, stay aggressive, and prevent Sabalenka from controlling the rallies.
- Who
- Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka.
- What
- They will play in the US Open 2026 women’s singles final.
- Where
- The US Open; the articles do not specify the venue location.
- When
- Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 1:30 a.m.
- Why
- Rybakina is seeking to defeat Sabalenka by staying aggressive, competing for every point, and controlling the rallies.
Key facts
- Finalists
- Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka
- Tournament
- US Open 2026 women’s singles
- Sabalenka’s record
- Two-time defending champion
- Seeding significance
- The first US Open final between the top two seeds in 13 years
- Rybakina’s recent matches
- Back-to-back three-set quarter-final and semi-final victories
- Rybakina’s strategy
- Stay aggressive in important moments and avoid allowing Sabalenka to dictate points
- Broadcast
- JioHotstar and Star Sports









