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Elena Rybakina defeated top seed and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open women’s singles title in 2026. Rybakina secured the victory in a three-set match with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. The Kazakh player overcame a difficult start and maintained her composure in the deciding set, eventually sealing the match with her 12th ace. The victory earned Rybakina her third Grand Slam title and also helped her become the world No. 1 player in women’s tennis. She had previously won the Wimbledon and Australian Open titles, with the French Open remaining for her to complete a career Grand Slam.