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Elena Rybakina defeat Aryna Sabalenka to bag 2026 US Open title (6-4, 5-7, 6-2)

September 13, 2026
Elena Rybakina defeat Aryna Sabalenka to bag 2026 US Open title (6-4, 5-7, 6-2)

Elena Rybakina produced a masterclass in composure and ball-striking to claim her maiden US Open title, defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a dramatic final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The victory also secures Rybakina the world No. 1 ranking, ending Sabalenka’s 99-week reign at the top.

The showdown highlighted one of modern tennis’s fiercest rivalries. Rybakina drew first blood by breaking in the fifth game of the opening set, leveraging her formidable serve to secure the lead. Sabalenka mounted a fierce rally in the second set, utilizing her trademark explosive power to break late and force a deciding third set.

However, Rybakina quickly regained control in the final set. Winning 85.4% of her first-serve points and unleashing 12 aces throughout the match, the Kazakh dictating play from the baseline and broke Sabalenka twice to close out the victory in two hours and 21 minutes.

Adding Flushing Meadows to her Australian Open crown earlier this season, Rybakina now holds three Grand Slam singles titles. Her triumph cements her status at the peak of women’s tennis.

Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina 2026 US Open Final Highlights

Alex Eala Upsets Elena Rybakina in Historic Berlin Open Run and Advances to Quarterfinals

June 19, 2026

Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala sent shockwaves through the tennis world at the 2026 Berlin Open, securing the biggest victory of her career by upsetting world No. 2 Elena Rybakina in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4.

Playing in her tournament debut on the grass courts of the Steffi Graf Stadion, the 21-year-old Eala showed incredible composure. Despite Rybakina opening the match in blistering form and firing 13 aces, Eala—currently ranked world No. 35—recalibrated her returns and capitalized on her opponent’s unforced errors. Trailing 4-1 in the first set, Eala rallied fiercely to win five consecutive games before breaking early in the second set to seal the historic triumph in 1 hour and 32 minutes.

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Check out the Head-to-Head stats for Alex Eala and Elina Svitolina.

With this monumental win, Eala advances to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament. She will not have much time to rest, as her next match is scheduled for later today, Friday, June 19, 2026, at 6:30 PM, which will be 11:30 PM, Philippine time. Eala will face a formidable opponent in Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, who enters the match as the tournament’s No. 6 seed and holds the world No. 8 ranking. It will be the first career meeting between the two.