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Roddick reveals the key to Gauff's defeat at the US Open. Source: Getty Images.

Roddick reveals the key to Gauff's defeat at the US Open

The former world number 1 believes that the American's forehand failed at the worst possible moment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Sabalenka shared the keys to her victory in the press conference.

Sabalenka opens up: "I was desperate for a victory like this"

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.

Sabalenka advances to a new Grand Slam final.

Sabalenka doesn't understand script changes: triumphant hurricane and into the US Open final

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.

Aryna Sabalenka's coach assesses the evolution of her game at the 2026 US Open.

"Sabalenka is no longer just power; we have given her more tools"

Anton Dubrov has been training Aryna Sabalenka since the 2020 season. Few know her better than he does, and none are more aware of the tennis evolution she has undergone over time.

Pegula's secret weapon to challenge Sabalenka: "She has worked really hard on it." Source: Getty

Pegula's secret weapon to challenge Sabalenka: "She has worked tremendously on it"

Mark Knowles, coach of the American player, provides an analysis of what the match against Sabalenka will be like early this morning. What does his player need to do to defeat the top favorite?