Elena Rybakina claimed the 2026 US Open crown after overcoming Aryna Sabalenka in the final, securing her third Grand Slam singles title.
The Kazakhstani star put on an authoritative display in New York, outlasting Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to add the Flushing Meadows trophy to her growing cabinet of major honors. The victory signifies another major landmark for Rybakina, further solidifying her place at the top of the women’s game.
At 27, she has become a dominant figure in professional tennis. The fact that her three major championships have come on different court surfaces underscores her adaptability and composure on the sport’s highest stages. Her latest win in New York cements her standing among the game’s elite and inserts another standout chapter into an extraordinary career.
Read Also: Pedro Neto extends his contract with Chelsea
Major Championship wins for Elena Rybakina
Rybakina’s Grand Slam singles tally now stands at three:
- Wimbledon (2022): Secured her breakthrough major title on grass by overcoming Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in the championship match.
- Australian Open (2026): Captured her second Grand Slam crown in Melbourne by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
- US Open (2026): Completed her trio of major titles by battling past Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the New York final.
Follow our X and Youtube channel.
