Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina Match Preview | 2026 US Open Final

It's going to be a really tough match. She's a big server. She really improved over the years on the baseline game. So it's going to be physically and mentally tough match. But as I said, I'm ready. I'm ready for the fight. I'm ready to do everything. I feel like it doesn't matter who is on the other side. You just want to win and do your best. But even if something goes wrong in the final, I still have another opportunity, another tournament until the end of the year. It's great that you play against someone who pushes you to the limits. Yeah, that's why she's going to feel a little bit of pressure to go for a bit more on that second serve. But in this game, just two of six first serves put into play. And 15. Beautiful. The kind of tennis that got her back to back Australian Open. They're familiar with the court. They're familiar with the sound. Oh, incredible from Sabalenka. A strong start from Irina Sabalenka. No problems on serve today. Yeah, I mean, she and Martina, that's right. She and Martina were just, you know, moving around the court, doing their thing. We thought that Taylor was going to try and use that variety to come in. But you've got to pick your spots against Sabalenka. And early on here now, just two for six. The last two games have been very powerful from Sabalenka. She's up 5-2 opening set. Everything's kept within their own sort of nation. 40-15 to Deuce. Things just became a lot more uncomfortable for Froden. Try for Wimbledon on the grass. Don't see too many net approaches from Rebecca. Have you seen enough to compare after what? Just about half an hour on court. Seven and a bit games to compare this. Rolls her hand around the racket. That's not coming back. Yeah, but she's able to get behind. You can just see here that I think he's worked with a lot of players, hasn't he? Sasha, Zverev. That's well watched. And a really comfortable hold. Out of game, I tell you. It's a way to give one away. Young is deeper in the court. And Rebakana realizing she has a lot of real estate to play into. I feel like that's no issue for Rebakana. You kind of think that Rebakana to her if she has to play down on the ball. But I think Coco is also going to enjoy that pace. I'm just super happy that I was able to pull out such tennis. Last match I played against Jessica. It was almost impossible for me to get the win. So I'm super happy that I was able to play such tennis in front of you all. Thank you for thank you for the atmosphere. And honestly, guys, you you're the best. Your respect to me is priceless. And I really appreciate that you I know that you wanted her to win. It's obvious. But thank you for being so respectful to me. Thank you. Love you guys. What are your thoughts on that upcoming incredible women's final? Well, she's I mean, she's an unbelievable player and she was playing really well today, I feel like. And I definitely need to step my game up, serve much better, start to serve much better than today and stay aggressive, go for the shots. Because I know whenever you get the opportunity, you need to really go for for your for your shots, especially with arena. So yeah, just try to enjoy. I think I did maximum on this tournament already, especially in doubting if I'm going to be able to play here. So yeah, I just try to enjoy and it was an incredible atmosphere and I'm super happy. Thank you.