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Updated September 12, 2026

Rybakina beats Gauff to reach the US Open final

Elena Rybakina came back to beat Coco Gauff in the US Open semifinal 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, dropping the first set before rallying in the second half of the match. It is Rybakina's first career appearance in a US Open final. She will play Aryna Sabalenka for the title on September 12.

US OpenMatches

Source: WTA, ESPN

Tournament

Elena Rybakina at the US Open 2026Elena Rybakina at the US Open 2026: every match result, wins over Osaka, Zheng and Gauff, her f…
First roundThea Frodin6–3, 6–2Win
Second roundJessica Bouzas Maneiro6–2, 6–4Win
Third roundYuliia Starodubtseva7–6(6), 6–3Win
Fourth roundNaomi Osaka6–1, 6–4Win
QuarterfinalZheng Qinwen3–6, 6–1, 6–4Win
SemifinalCoco Gauff3:6, 6:4, 6:4Win
FinalAryna SabalenkaScheduled

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Elena Rybakina - Aryna Sabalenka
US Open 2026 · Final · Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York
September 12, 4:00 p.m. New York…

September 12, 4:00 p.m. New York time - 1:00 a.m. September 13 in Astana

A battle between the reigning and the incoming world No. 1: from Monday the WTA rankings will be led by Rybakina regardless of the final's outcome. The list of legal broadcasters is on the “where to watch” page.

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