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Which tennis player won the women's singles title at the US Open 2026 Championship?
Aryna Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina
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Elena Rybakina
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan won the women's singles title at the 2026 US Open tennis championship.
Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the 2026 US Open, held on September 12, 2026. The match concluded with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, securing Rybakina's third career Grand Slam singles title. This victory marks a significant milestone in her career, confirming her position as world No. 1 and making her the sixth woman since 1988 to win both hardcourt majors in the same calendar year. Her performance at the tournament highlighted a high level of competitive play, overcoming Sabalenka's attempt for a three-peat.
The US Open is one of the four prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, organized annually by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). It is held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York City, and is known for being played on hardcourt surfaces.
Final match date: September 12, 2026
Final score: 6-4, 5-7, 6-2
Rybakina's total Grand Slam titles: 3
Runner-up: Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus)
B is correct тАФ Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the 2026 US Open women's singles final to claim her third major title.
Remember that Rybakina won both hardcourt majors in 2026 (Australian Open and US Open), placing her in the rare company of players who dominate specific surface types in a single season.