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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 to win first US Open title: Post-match reaction
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Sep 13, 202636:20
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Elena Rybakina is the 2026 US Open champion! 🏆
Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a gripping three-set final to capture the first US Open title of her career.
After Sabalenka battled back to force a deciding set, Rybakina regained control and produced a commanding finish on Arthur Ashe Stadium to lift the trophy.
In this post-match reaction, we analyse:
🎾 How Rybakina overcame Sabalenka🔥 The decisive moments of the final🏆 What this maiden US Open triumph means for Rybakina📊 Where the match was won and lost🔮 What comes next for both players
Was Rybakina the deserved champion? Let us know what you made of the final in the comments—and remember to like the video and subscribe to Talking Tennis for more match reactions, analysis and live watchalongs.
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"Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 to win first US Open title: Post-match reaction" is an episode of Talking Tennis. Runtime 36 min. Published September 13, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
