Elena Rybakina rallies to beat Coco Gauff and book US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- Elena Rybakina overcame a slow start and a set deficit to defeat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, reaching her first US Open final and fourth career grand slam final overall.
- Despite not playing her best tennis throughout the tournament, Rybakina demonstrated strong mental resilience and tactical adjustments, particularly improving her serve in the final set.
- This US Open marked a historic moment with all four top seeds reaching the women's singles semi-finals for the first time in 51 years, highlighting the strength of the current women's game.
- Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final, a rematch of the Australian Open final, with both players having held the world No. 1 ranking this season.
- Coco Gauff struggled with her forehand and unforced errors under pressure, despite serving well in the first set and showing notable improvement over the past year.
