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U.S. Open women’s final watch guide: TV info for No. 1 Sabalenka vs. No. 2 Rybakina
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The 2026 U.S. Open women’s final features the top two seeds, No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Elena Rybakina, competing for the title at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 12.
- Sabalenka is aiming to become the first player since Serena Williams to win three consecutive U.S. Open titles, while Rybakina seeks to validate her new world No. 1 ranking by defeating the former long-time No. 1.
- This final marks their fourth meeting of the season and a rematch of the Australian Open final, where Rybakina won, but Sabalenka has won their last two encounters.
- Sabalenka advanced after a strong semifinal performance against Jessica Pegula, hitting 29 winners and maintaining an unbroken serve, while Rybakina overcame Coco Gauff in a three-set thriller marked by crucial errors from Gauff.
- Despite recent concerns over form and injuries, both players have reached the final, with Sabalenka favored to win; a loss would mark her first season without a major title since 2022.
