Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA US Open

Prediction published on 12/09/2026, 03:09  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 12/09/2026 at 03:12 in Tennis Predictions

The outgoing world No. 1 and the incoming world No. 1 are set to face off in the US Open final. Aryna Sabalenka meets Elena Rybakina in what’s expected to be a blockbuster at Flushing Meadows. The two clash in a second Grand Slam final this year. Rybakina won the first, at the Australian Open, in three sets, and our prediction backs this to need a decider too.

To reach here, Sabalenka saw off Jessica Pegula in straight sets in the semis. She has beaten Rybakina in their two meetings that came after that Australian Open final defeat.

As they face off for the fourth time this year, the 28-year-old will hope to make her fourth US Open final appearance count. Here, the Belarusian is seeking a third straight US Open title.

This match will mark the 18th career meeting between the two players. Rybakina has won seven of the previous 17 but lost four of the six times they faced off in a final.

After her loss to Rybakina at the Indian Wells and Miami events, Rybakina will have revenge on her agenda. She goes into this match placed top in the live ranking and will want to win this before officially assuming the world No. 1 spot.

The Kazakh beat Cori Gauff in the semis, dropping a set for the second straight outing. Rybakina comes here having won 48 of her 61 matches this season.