Elena Rybakina is ready for another high-stakes battle against Aryna Sabalenka, this time with the US Open title on the line. By rallying to upset Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, the Kazakh star secured her spot in the final and set up an 18th career encounter with Sabalenka. Rybakina will be competing in her first Flushing Meadows final, and this comes with an additional milestone already secured, as she will become the new world No. 1 after the tournament. After winning the Australian Open, Rybakina is hoping to win her second Grand Slam of the year, while Sabalenka is aiming for a third straight US Open championship.
