Elena Rybakina Defeats Sabalenka to Win 2026 US Open

Kazakhstani tennis star Elena Rybakina has won the 2026 US Open women’s singles championship in New York, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final to claim her third career Grand Slam title. The 27-year-old delivered a commanding performance to finish the tournament with the prestigious trophy.

Rybakina secured the championship victory over Sabalenka across three sets, finishing with a scoreline of 6–4, 5–7, 6–2. The result marks another decisive outcome in the rivalry between the two players on the international stage, with Rybakina overcoming a second-set push to decisively take the final set.

A Growing Record of Major Titles

The triumph in New York cements Rybakina’s standing among the elite tier of women’s professional tennis. Her three Grand Slam singles victories have now been achieved on three entirely different surfaces, underscoring her adaptability and sustained composure in major championship settings.

Her Grand Slam journey began at Wimbledon in 2022, where she captured her maiden major title by defeating Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in the final. Earlier in 2026, Rybakina collected her second major crown by prevailing over Sabalenka in the Australian Open final before repeating her success on the hard courts in New York.

The global sports milestone also highlights the broadening editorial scope of contemporary African lifestyle and entertainment outlets, which regularly track international tennis fixtures featuring global icons and former finalists from the continent such as Jabeur.

Source: NotJustOk