The US Open final will see a highly anticipated showdown between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, the two leading players in women's tennis. This match marks their 18th career meeting, with Sabalenka currently holding a 10-7 advantage in their head-to-head record.
Rybakina is set to claim the world No 1 ranking after the tournament, having secured it by reaching the semi-finals. This final is notable as only the second time since 1988 that the same two female players have contested both the Australian Open and US Open finals, following Steffi Graf and Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in 1994.
Their rivalry has delivered memorable Grand Slam finals, including Sabalenka's comeback victory at the 2023 Australian Open and Rybakina's win at this year's Australian Open. Despite their contrasting personalities, with Sabalenka known for her extroversion and Rybakina for her calm demeanour, their on-court approach of powerful serves and aggressive play has consistently pushed them to their best.