Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Rybakina Reveals Strategy to Halt Sabalenka’s US Open Hat-Trick
Elena Rybakina will play Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final.
Sabalenka has won the tournament for the last two years.
Rybakina wants to win her first US Open title.
She was worried about a foot problem before the tournament began.
She also had not practiced for a week before the event.
Even so, she won difficult quarter-final and semi-final matches in three sets.
Rybakina says her serve must work well.
She plans to attack and stop Sabalenka from controlling the rallies.
Sabalenka has won 10 of their 17 previous meetings.
Elena Rybakina will face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open 2026 women’s singles final.
Rybakina said staying aggressive and controlling rallies will be crucial against Sabalenka.
The final will be the first US Open meeting between the top two seeds in 13 years.
Rybakina overcame foot concerns, limited preparation, and consecutive three-set matches to reach the final.
Sabalenka leads their 18-match head-to-head record 10-7 and is seeking a third straight US Open title.
- Who
- Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka.
- What
- They will contest the US Open 2026 women’s singles final.
- When
- Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 1:30 a.m.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
- Why
- Rybakina wants to win her first US Open title and prevent Sabalenka from claiming a third consecutive championship.
- Finalists
- Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka
- Tournament
- US Open 2026 women’s singles
- Final date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Sabalenka’s title bid
- A third consecutive US Open championship and fifth major title
- Head-to-head record
- Sabalenka leads Rybakina 10-7 after 17 meetings
- Rybakina’s route
- Three-set quarter-final and semi-final victories
- Broadcast
- JioHotstar and Star Sports
