Rybakina knocks out Gauff, to face Sabalenka in her first US Open final

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat world number four Coco Gauff in the US Open 2026 women's singles semi-final. The 27-year-old, who is set to become the world number one on Monday, won the match 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach her first US Open final. Rybakina will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the summit clash.