Elena Rybakina won the 2026 US Open women’s singles final, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to claim her first title at Flushing Meadows and rise to World No. 1. Sabalenka’s dream of a three-peat was ended, while Rybakina celebrated her third career Grand Slam.

🎾 Match Highlights

• First Set (6-4 Rybakina): Rybakina broke Sabalenka early and held firm with clean hitting and composure.
• Second Set (7-5 Sabalenka): Sabalenka fought back, showing her trademark aggression to level the match.
• Final Set (6-2 Rybakina): Rybakina dominated with precision serving, dropping just three points on serve, and sealed victory with her 12th ace.

🏆 Significance of the Win

• Maiden US Open title: Rybakina adds Flushing Meadows to her Grand Slam collection.
• New World No. 1: She dethrones Sabalenka after 99 consecutive weeks at the top.
• Historic run: Rybakina beat former champions Coco Gauff (semis) and Sabalenka (final), becoming the first player since Victoria Azarenka in 2012 to defeat two past winners in consecutive rounds.

📊 Fantasy League Impact

• Big winners: Teams with Rybakina scored heavily, especially as she clinched the title.
• Sabalenka’s exit: Managers banking on her three-peat hopes lost crucial points.
• Final standings shake-up: With Rybakina crowned champion, fantasy squads stacked with her surged into contention.

📊 Fantasy League Leaderboard Update – US Open 2026 (After Women’s Final)

The women’s final has shaken things up yet again, and the leaderboard is tighter than ever heading into the men’s championship match.

🏆 Top of the Table

• Dropshots – 259 points
• Hit and Run – 258 points
• Hot Shots – 238 points
• Christopher Columbus – 231 points
• Wobbles – 230 points

Just one point separates Dropshots and Hit and Run — the men’s final will decide the crown!

⚡ Chasing Pack

• SINsational and Arthur Ash’s Ace Mechanics – 229 points each
• Eish – 228 points
• Canniballs – 223 points
• Serving looks – 222 points

The battle for top 10 spots is fierce, with only a handful of points separating these teams.

Well done to the 12 teams who picked Rybakina, out new US Open champion and World Number 1!

🎲 Lucky Spot Prizes Reminder

Don’t forget — two R50 spot prizes will go to positions 17 and 42 on the final leaderboard.

Currently 17th is a tie between Flushing Aces and Miny Moe while 42nd spot is occupied by the eliminated Served. Still all to play for.