US Open 2026: Rybakina and Zverev Win Singles Titles
Why in the news
The 2026 US Open ended on 13 September in New York. Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev won the women’s and men’s singles crowns.
Key facts
- Women’s final: Rybakina beat Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, ending Sabalenka’s 19-match winning run at the US Open and taking the world No. 1 spot.
- It was Rybakina’s second major of 2026; she had also beaten Sabalenka in the Australian Open final in January.
- Men’s final: top seed Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2, his second major of 2026 after the French Open.
- Zverev now leads Shelton 6-0 in head-to-head meetings.
- No American man has won a major since Andy Roddick at the 2003 US Open.
Finals at a glance
| Final | Winner | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s singles | Elena Rybakina | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 |
| Men’s singles | Alexander Zverev | Ben Shelton | 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 |
About the US Open
The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the tennis season and is played in New York. The 2026 edition began on 30 August.
Exam angle
- Rybakina became world No. 1 and has three major titles overall.
- Zverev’s 2026 majors: French Open and US Open.
- Prize money of US$5.5 million was reported as a Grand Slam record.