Elena Rybakina

Sabalenka points to Rybakina as her major threat: “If she keeps playing like this, I'm in trouble.” Source: Getty
WTA Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka, after losing the US Open final: "If Elena continues like this, I'm in trouble"

Fernando Murciego - 13 Sep 2026 | 01:20

After suffering another disappointment at a Grand Slam, the Belarusian tennis player held one last press conference in New York to explain how she felt after letting another final slip away against Rybakina.

Elena Rybakina, champion of the 2026 US Open. Photo: Getty Images
Aryna Sabalenka Elena Rybakina

The infinite power of perfection made tennis

Diego Jiménez - 13 Sep 2026 | 00:40

Elena Rybakina claims her third Grand Slam title at the 2026 US Open, leaving Sabalenka without a win at this level this season.

Sabalenka's team "is glad" to lose the number 1: "It's extra fuel." Source: Getty Images.
WTA US Open 2026

Sabalenka's team "is glad" to lose the number 1: "It's extra fuel"

Pedro de Pablos - 11 Sep 2026 | 21:15

Anton Dubrov, Jason Stacy, and Max Mirnyi have spoken before the US Open final between their pupil and Elena Rybakina, approaching it with special motivation after she took their WTA throne.

Aryna Sabalenka, final analysis against Rybakina at US Open 2026. Photo: Getty Images
Aryna Sabalenka Elena Rybakina

The keys to the 2026 US Open women's final: Sabalenka or Rybakina?

Diego Jiménez - 11 Sep 2026 | 19:56

We analyze the factors that could influence the outcome of the US Open 2026 final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.

Gauff acknowledges Rybakina's superiority: “She managed to stay composed better than I did.” Photo: Getty Images
WTA Cori Gauff

Gauff acknowledges Rybakina's superiority: "She managed to maintain herself better than I did"

Andrés Tomás - 11 Sep 2026 | 09:29

The American praised the Kazakh's level, who made it to the US Open final and highlighted her main strength: "You can never see what she is feeling."
 

Rybakina is already thinking about Sabalenka: "I will need all the energy I have." Photo: Getty Images
WTA Elena Rybakina

Rybakina is already thinking about Sabalenka: "I will need all the energy I have"

Andrés Tomás - 11 Sep 2026 | 08:37

The new world number one will face the Belarusian in the US Open final after coming back against Gauff.

Rybakina is already a true number 1: she comes back against Gauff to face Sabalenka in the final. Photo: Getty Images
WTA Elena Rybakina

Rybakina is now a true number 1: comes from behind to beat Gauff and face Sabalenka in the final

Andrés Tomás - 11 Sep 2026 | 08:01

The Kazakh player triumphed over the American in a very closely contested match that was decided by small details and will play her first final at the US Open, where she will be looking for her third Grand Slam.