India, Sept. 11 -- Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina are set for another major final showdown at the US Open 2026, with both players arriving in New York having already traded big wins against each other this season. Rybakina will enter Saturday's final as the new world No. 1, while Sabalenka will be chasing a third consecutive US Open title and a chance to reclaim the top spot later in the season.

Rybakina Refuses To Add Extra Pressure

Rybakina booked her place in the final by fighting back to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in Thursday's semifinal. The Kazakh was tested early but stayed composed and eventually turned the match around to reach her first US Open final.

The victory also guarantees that Rybakina will take over as world No...