Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open. This victory marks Rybakina's third career Grand Slam title and secures her the world No. 1 ranking. Rybakina dominated the match with powerful serves and backhand attacks, capitalizing on Sabalenka's errors in the third set to clinch the win. Sabalenka's bid for a third consecutive US Open title fell short, postponing her pursuit of a fifth career Grand Slam title.