Kazakh Champion Rybakina Secures Third Grand Slam, Adds US Open Trophy

Elena Rybakina’s triumph at the 2026 US Open completes her collection of three major titles. The final against Aryna Sabalenka showcased Rybakina’s resilience: she commanded the first set with a dominant serve, weathered a mid‑match surge from Sabalenka in the second, and then unleashed a decisive third set featuring multiple break points and flawless backhand volleys. The victory also ends Sabalenka’s hopes of a historic hat‑trick at Flushing Meadows.