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Aryna Sabalenka was fined $7,500 for smashing a racket after losing the U.S. Open final to Elena Rybakina; the piece argues the criticism of her temper is overblown given the extreme pressure of Grand Slam finals, notes her history of emotional outbursts and apologies, and suggests that passion and frustration are part of elite sport rather than a character flaw.
Zverev captured the US Open to cap a breakthrough season despite ongoing scrutiny over abuse allegations from former partners; the ATP declined to sanction him in 2023, he settled a case in 2024, and public reaction remains divided between admiration for his on-court resilience and concern over the serious accusations that continue to shadow his legacy.
Chanda Rubin criticized Aryna Sabalenka's behavior after her US Open final defeat to Elena Rybakina, calling her reaction 'bratty' for smashing a racket and rushing to her team instead of accepting the loss. Rubin argues she needs to learn to control herself in defeat, despite Sabalenka's hunger to win and her former world No. 1 status. The piece also notes tennis's tradition of runner-up speeches and the broader debate over post-final conduct.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in two sets to win the US Open 2026, securing his second Grand Slam title in three months as injuries to rivals earlier in the season opened the door; after a cautious start he grew stronger, finishing with a nerveless display and dedicating the win to his team and family.
Elena Rybakina battled back from an ankle injury to play in the US Open 2026 final and defeated Aryna Sabalenka, capturing her second major title in New York as she dominated with a fierce serve and baseline play, after a strong run through the early rounds and tense battles along the way.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, the world’s top two players, renew their long-running rivalry with a US Open final clash, their 18th meeting and third Grand Slam final. The match highlights their contrasting personalities and relentless ball-striking as they chase the No. 1 ranking and add another chapter to one of modern tennis’ defining duels.
Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(7), 7-6(8) to reach his third consecutive Grand Slam final at the US Open, and will face the winner of Friday’s Ben Shelton–Frances Tiafoe semifinal for a shot at the title in New York.
Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(9-7), 7-6(8-6) to reach his second US Open final, fending off pressure in a marathon third set and sealing victory after a long rally. He will face either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in Sunday's final.
Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton's US Open semifinal marks a historic milestone for Black American tennis, potentially making Shelton the first Black American man to reach the US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972 and the first to reach a Grand Slam final since MaliVai Washington in 1996, while spotlighting the ongoing need for development and infrastructure to sustain progress in the sport.
In the US Open 2026 men’s semifinals, Ben Shelton is forecast to defeat Frances Tiafoe, and Alexander Zverev is favored to beat Karen Khachanov in four sets, guaranteeing an American finalist (Shelton) who would then face Zverev in the final.
Sabalenka dominated the US Open semifinal with a 7-5, 6-2 victory over Pegula, amassing 29 winners as Pegula conceded there wasn’t much more she could do and praised Sabalenka’s insanely high level. Sabalenka advances to the final to face the winner of Gauff vs. Rybakina, while Pegula shifts focus to the China Open; Rybakina has just become world No. 1, and Pegula remains a consistent Grand Slam contender despite the latest setback against Sabalenka.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in a US Open semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the final, where she will attempt a third consecutive New York title against Elena Rybakina. After a mid-season dip, Sabalenka has found form in New York, using a powerful serve and strong second serves as Pegula pressed but couldn’t break through.
Elena Rybakina came from a set down to beat Coco Gauff in three sets and reach the US Open final, where she will face Aryna Sabalenka in a bid for back-to-back majors on hard courts.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Pegula in the US Open semifinals to reach the final, rebounding from a rough spell and dropping just one set on the way, while breaking the Open era record for the most consecutive Grand Slam hard-court finals and leaving Pegula still without a Grand Slam title after another semifinal loss.
Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the US Open semifinals to move within one win of a third straight title, extending her dominance at Flushing Meadows and setting up a final against Elena Rybakina; a victory would make her only the third woman to win three consecutive US Open titles, after Chris Evert and Serena Williams.