Elena Rybakina Wins US Open Women’s Championship, Defeating Aryna Sabalenka in Three Sets
Elena Rybakina triumphed over Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, capturing the US Open women's title. The event attracted numerous celebrities, such as Jessica Chastain and Brad Pitt, and showcased the top two players in the world. At 27, Rybakina earned her third Grand Slam title, following her victories at Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open in 2023. Although Sabalenka, 28, had maintained the number-one spot for 99 weeks, Rybakina will surpass her in the upcoming rankings. Rybakina started strong in the first set, while Sabalenka fought back to take the second, but Rybakina's early breaks in the final set secured her win. Sabalenka showed grace despite her disappointment, and Rybakina expressed her fondness for New York.
Key facts
- Elena Rybakina won the US Open women’s championship by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.
- The match was attended by celebrities including Jessica Chastain, Brad Pitt, Ines de Ramon, Amy Adams, Elizabeth Banks, Paris Hilton, Spike Lee, Pink, and Maria Sharapova.
- Rybakina, 27, secured her third major title, having won Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open earlier in the year.
- Sabalenka, 28, had been ranked number one for 99 consecutive weeks, the sixth-longest streak in tennis history.
- Rybakina will overtake Sabalenka for the number-one ranking when new rankings are released on Monday.
- The two players had previously met 17 times, with Sabalenka winning 10 matches, but they were even since 2023.
- Sabalenka received a warning for ball abuse in the first set after hitting a ball into the crowd.
- Rybakina expressed little emotion after winning, while Sabalenka was in tears and smashed her racket.
Entities
Artists
- Elena Rybakina
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Jessica Chastain
- Brad Pitt
- Ines de Ramon
- Amy Adams
- Elizabeth Banks
- Paris Hilton
- Spike Lee
- Pink
- Maria Sharapova
- Coco Gauff
Institutions
- US Open
- Wimbledon
- Australian Open
- Tiffany
- Material Good
Locations
- New York
- United States