After beating Naomi Osaka within the 2026 U.S. Open quarterfinals, Elena Rybakina rose to No. 1 within the WTA dwell rankings. Rybakina put an finish to any doubts about who one of the best participant is on the WTA Tour with a 7-6, 6-2 win over Aryna Sabalenka within the 2026 U.S. Open Girls’s Championship match on Saturday.
Rybakina earned her second Grand Slam title in 2026 and her third general with the 2026 US Open title. Rybakina additionally defeated Sabalenka within the 2026 Australian Open championship match, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Sabalenka was competing for her third consecutive U.S. Open title.
Rybakina amazingly elevated her lead within the WTA dwell rankings to 2026 factors over Sabalenka along with her title on Saturday. Sabalenka has misplaced 4 of her final 5 Grand Slam closing appearances. All 4 defeats got here within the final two seasons, starting with a loss to Madison Keys within the 2025 Australian Open.
Rybakina improved to a few wins and one loss in Grand Slam finals. Rybakina gained her first Grand Slam title with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Ons Jabeur within the 2022 Wimbledon fortnight. Sabalenka beat Rybakina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 within the 2023 Australian Open.
