India, Sept. 16 -- Aryna Sabalenka has been fined $7,500 by the United States Tennis Association following her conduct during and after her US Open women's singles final loss to Elena Rybakina. The Belarusian, who had stormed into the championship match without dropping a set, struggled to contain her emotions after the three-set defeat at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Her frustration spilled over as she directed an outburst towards a cameraman and smashed her racquet, ending her bid for a historic third consecutive US Open crown.

The penalty adds another disappointing chapter to Sabalenka's 2026 season, which ended without a Grand Slam title and extended her wait for another tournament trophy since the Sunshine Double. Her $7,500 fine for racket...