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Rybakina and Sabalenka set for US Open final with top ranking at stake
Elena Rybakina recovered from a set down to defeat Coco Gauff, while defending champion Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets.
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Rybakina reaches US Open final against Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach the US Open final, where she will face Elena Rybakina. Rybakina beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and will take the world No. 1 ranking from Sabalenka.
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Sport
Rybakina reaches US Open final after overcoming Gauff
Elena Rybakina recovered from a set down to defeat Coco Gauff and set up a final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Sport
Rybakina and Sabalenka set for US Open final with world number one at stake
Elena Rybakina has reached her first US Open women’s singles final and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who is pursuing a third consecutive title.
Background
Why this event matters
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2, while Elena Rybakina recovered from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. They are scheduled to meet in the US Open women’s singles final. Rybakina is expected to take the world No. 1 ranking from Sabalenka when rankings are updated on Monday. Sabalenka is pursuing a third consecutive US Open title; Rybakina is seeking her first US Open championship.
event-brief
Rybakina reaches US Open final against Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2, while Elena Rybakina recovered from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. They are scheduled to meet in the US Open women’s singles final. Rybakina is expected to take the world No. 1 ranking from Sabalenka when rankings ar
Reporting trail
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/11/sabalenka-beats-pegula-to-set-up-rybakina-epic-in-us-open-final | published 2026-09-11T04:56:48.000Z | primary sourceAl Jazeera Global News | Primary report of both semi-final results, player comments and final contextEvent digest | Concise confirmation of the final pairing and expected ranking changeYahoo Sports and BBC Sport | Independent same-event context on Rybakina’s comeback and the finalHistorical context and background cards | Prior titles, ranking timing and tournament timelineYahoo Sports | https://dpa-international.com/sports/urn:newsml:dpa.com:20090101:260911-930-668077 | published 2026-09-11T04:03:41.000Z | primary sourceYahoo Sports | Primary report of both semi-final results and match scores.Event digest | Concise confirmation of the semi-final outcomes and final pairing.BBC Sport retrieved context | Corroborates the final pairing and notes the ranking implications.Sky Sports historical context | Provides the reported 19-match streak and expected ranking change.BBC Sport | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cy9znnpnx5ro | published 2026-09-11T03:45:24.000Z | primary sourceBBC Sport | Primary report of the semi-final results, finalists, ranking change and recordsEvent digest | Concise confirmation of the final pairing and match scoresRetrieved context | Background only; contains unrelated Williams sisters coverage
Fact cards
entity brief
Rybakina reaches US Open final against Sabalenka: key people and institutions
Key entities: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff.
faq brief
Rybakina reaches US Open final against Sabalenka: key questions
Who will play in the US Open women’s singles final? Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina. How did Sabalenka reach the final? She defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2. How did Rybakina reach the final? She beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 after recovering from a set down. What is at
source brief
Rybakina reaches US Open final against Sabalenka: reporting sources
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/11/sabalenka-beats-pegula-to-set-up-rybakina-epic-in-us-open-final | published 2026-09-11T04:56:48.000Z | primary source | Al Jazeera Global News | Primary report of both semi-final results, player comments and fina
timeline brief
Rybakina reaches US Open final against Sabalenka: timeline
2026-09-11: Sabalenka defeated Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the semi-final. 2026-09-11: Rybakina defeated Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 after losing the opening set. Upcoming Saturday: Sabalenka and Rybakina are scheduled to meet in the US Open women’s singles final. Monday after the final: The worl
Timeline
2026-09-11
Sabalenka defeated Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the semi-final.
2026-09-11
Rybakina defeated Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 after losing the opening set.
Upcoming Saturday
Sabalenka and Rybakina are scheduled to meet in the US Open women’s singles final.
Monday after the final
The world No. 1 ranking is expected to be updated, with Rybakina set to replace Sabalenka.
FAQ
Who will play in the US Open women’s singles final?
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina.
How did Sabalenka reach the final?
She defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2.
How did Rybakina reach the final?
She beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 after recovering from a set down.
What is at stake in the rankings?
Rybakina is expected to become world No. 1 when the rankings are updated on Monday.
Is Sabalenka defending the title?
Yes. She is pursuing a third consecutive US Open title.
How did Rybakina beat Gauff?
She lost the first set 6-3, then won the next two sets 6-4, 6-4.
Who did Sabalenka defeat?
She beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2.
What is at stake in the final?
The match is expected to have world No. 1 ranking implications.
What is Sabalenka seeking?
A third consecutive US Open title.