Elena Rybakina beats two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women’s singles final, winning 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to claim her first US Open title and third Grand Slam title overall. The matchup renews a high-profile rivalry between the sport’s leading players.

Rybakina comes into the final as the incoming world No. 1, with several outlets noting that she is set to take the top ranking regardless of the result. Sabalenka, meanwhile, is aiming for a third consecutive US Open title in New York, a feat not previously achieved since Serena Williams in 2014. Sources also point to the strength of both players’ form on the way to the final: Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the semifinals, while Rybakina advances after beating Coco Gauff. Coverage varies in emphasis—some focus on the ranking implications and rivalry history, while others highlight the result and Rybakina’s post-win remarks—but they converge on the final score and the title outcome.