Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday night to secure her first US Open crown.
The victory marked the Russian-born Kazakh player's second Grand Slam title of the season, following her Australian Open win against the same opponent.
Following her triumph in New York, Rybakina will ascend to the world No. 1 ranking on September 14, 2026.