US Open women's singles final Live Updates: Can Aryna Sabalenka beat Elena Rybakina for a 3-peat?

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the US Open 2026 women's singles final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.

Elena Rybakina has already proved she can get under Aryna Sabalenka’s skin. She beat the Belarusian in the 2025 WTA Finals final in Riyadh before repeating the feat in the 2026 Australian Open final, winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

Sabalenka responded with a victory at Indian Wells, but Rybakina’s composure makes her a serious threat. The Kazakh has also recently snatched the world No.1 ranking from Sabalenka.

Can Rybakina pile on even more agony for Sabalenka?

Aryna Sabalenka is bidding to become the first woman since Serena Williams to achieve a three-peat at the US Open.

Ever since her defeat to Coco Gauff in the 2023 final, Sabalenka has been a force to reckon with at Flushing Meadows, producing some of her best tennis on the New York courts.

She has not won a title since the Sunshine Double earlier this year and has endured her share of ups and downs with form.

But if there is one place where Sabalenka has consistently found her best level, it is New York. With history within touching distance, the Belarusian will be determined to deliver once again on the biggest stage.

We are all set for a blockbuster showdown in the US Open women’s singles final! Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are ready to lock horns in a mouth-watering No. 2 vs No. 1 clash at Flushing Meadows.

These two powerhouses have produced some spectacular battles over the past three and a half years, with big serves, thunderous groundstrokes and plenty of drama along the way.

Now, with the US Open title on the line, we can expect nothing less than another thrilling contest in New York.