Tennis
Zverev and Rybakina Set US Open Prize Money Record
The 2026 US Open champions each earned $5.5 million, the largest payout ever at an official tennis tournament, organizers confirmed.
Tennis
The 2026 US Open champions each earned $5.5 million, the largest payout ever at an official tennis tournament, organizers confirmed.
Elena Rybakina defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final, claiming her third career Grand Slam singles title.
Elena Rybakina won 6-4 5-7 6-2 in the final to claim her first US Open crown and confirm her rise to world No 1, ending Sabalenka's reign.
Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open quarter-finals, a win that also secures her the world number one ranking.