Elena Rybakina dethroned two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to secure her first U.S. Open singles title and her third career Grand Slam. Scrub through game momentum, court conditions, break opportunities, and historical major title trajectories.
By pinning Sabalenka back with deep flat forehands and winning 82% of first-serve points during decisive third-set games, Elena Rybakina halted Sabalenka's quest for a three-peat in Queens.