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Elena Rybakina wins first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open women’s singles final in New York. The victory gave the Kazakh her third Grand Slam title and secured her rise to world number one.

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Rybakina defeats Sabalenka to win first US Open title

Elena Rybakina beat two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in New York to claim her third Grand Slam title and move towards the top of the world rankings.

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Rybakina defeats Sabalenka to claim first US Open title

Elena Rybakina beat defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in New York to secure her third Grand Slam title and move towards the world No. 1 ranking.

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Rybakina claims first US Open title, ends Sabalenka’s reign

Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in New York to secure her third Grand Slam title.

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Elena Rybakina won her first US Open women’s singles title by defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in New York. It was Rybakina’s third Grand Slam title, following Wimbledon in 2022 and the 2026 Australian Open. The result ended Sabalenka’s bid for three consecutive US Open titles and her 20-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows. Rybakina is expected to become world number one when the rankings are officially updated.

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Elena Rybakina wins first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka

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Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/12/elena-rybakina-defeats-aryna-sabalenka-in-us-open-womens-singles-final | published 2026-09-12T23:14:28.000Z | primary sourceAl Jazeera Global News | Primary report for the match result, score, title count, streak, prize figure and match detailsEvent digest | Confirms the core result and reported rise to world No. 1Retrieved same-event coverage (Sky Sports, ESPN) | Independent corroboration of the result, score and third Grand Slam titleRetrieved historical context and background cards | Provides prior titles, tournament path and timing of the rankings changeSky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/32833/13585140/us-open-elena-rybakina-cements-her-spot-as-world-no-1-by-dethroning-two-time-winner-aryna-sabalenka-in-new-york | published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 23:46:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | Primary match report, scoreline, ranking claim and player quotesEvent digest | Concise summary of the final resultESPN item in retrieved context | Independent same-event corroboration of the scoreline and third Grand Slam claimESPN | https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/49920080/elena-rybakina-world-no-1-secures-first-us-open-title | published 2026-09-13T00:07:59.000Z | primary sourceESPN source | Primary report of the final score, title, Grand Slam record, ranking change, streak and prize money.Event digest | Concise confirmation of the match result and Rybakina’s title tally.Historical context | Background on Sabalenka’s consecutive-title bid and reported ranking change.Background cards | Pre-final context, including the semi-final results and expected ranking transition.

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Elena Rybakina wins first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka: key people and institutions

Key entities: Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, US Open.

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Elena Rybakina wins first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka: key questions

What was the final score? Rybakina won 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. What does the victory mean for Rybakina? It is her first US Open title and third Grand Slam crown. Which Grand Slam titles had Rybakina previously won? Wimbledon in 2022 and the 2026 Australian Open. What was at stake for Saba

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Elena Rybakina wins first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka: reporting sources

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Elena Rybakina wins first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka: timeline

Before the final: Rybakina, the second seed, defeated Coco Gauff; top seed and defending champion Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula. 12 September 2026: Rybakina defeated Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in New York to win the US Open title. Next week: Rybakina is expected to replace Sabal

Timeline

Before the final

Rybakina, the second seed, defeated Coco Gauff; top seed and defending champion Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula.

12 September 2026

Rybakina defeated Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in New York to win the US Open title.

Next week

Rybakina is expected to replace Sabalenka as world number one when rankings are updated.

FAQ

What was the final score?

Rybakina won 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.

What does the victory mean for Rybakina?

It is her first US Open title and third Grand Slam crown.

Which Grand Slam titles had Rybakina previously won?

Wimbledon in 2022 and the 2026 Australian Open.

What was at stake for Sabalenka?

She was seeking a third consecutive US Open title.

Will Rybakina become world number one?

She is expected to take the position when the official rankings are updated.

Who won the US Open women’s singles title?

Elena Rybakina.

How many Grand Slam titles has Rybakina won?

Three, including Wimbledon in 2022 and the 2026 Australian Open.

What happened to Sabalenka’s title defence?

Her defeat ended her bid for a third consecutive US Open title.

When will Rybakina become world No. 1?

She is expected to take the top ranking when rankings are updated next week.

What did Rybakina win?

Her first US Open title, third Grand Slam title and second major of the year.

What did the result mean for Sabalenka?

It ended her 19-match US Open winning streak and third consecutive-title bid.

Who was expected to become world No. 1?

ESPN reported that Rybakina was set to replace Sabalenka.