The former world number 1 believes that the American's forehand failed at the worst possible moment.
The former world number 1 believes that the American's forehand failed at the worst possible moment.
We analyze the factors that could influence the outcome of the US Open 2026 final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.
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."
The new world number one will face the Belarusian in the US Open final after coming back against Gauff.
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.
The Belarusian showed her highest level in many months to surpass Pegula and fight for a new Grand Slam... and she let loose her joy and relief shortly after.
The Belarusian returns to the final in New York after defeating a tenacious but unconvincing Pegula for the third consecutive year: only one match separates her from another Grand Slam.