Aryna Sabalenka (WTA No. 1, BLR) wins the US Open 2026 Women's Singles (final ca. September 12, 2026, Flushing Meadows, confirmed by USTA or WTA by September 12, 2026)
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Published on 4. September 2026
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Predicted for 12. September 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Sabalenka is the two-time defending champion (US Open 2023, 2024) and No. 1 seed. She dominated round 2 (6-1, 6-1 vs. Iatcenko in under 60 minutes) and faces Fernandez in round 3 today. Grand Slams are her historic strength despite intermittent 2026 form inconsistency (14-7 after 26-1 year start). Top competition: Rybakina (No. 2, open prediction: QF), Pegula (No. 3, open prediction: SF), Gauff (No. 4), Swiatek (No. 8). Betting market odds imply Sabalenka as tournament favorite at ~28-33% overall.
Data basis for this prediction
- Sabalenka R2: 6-1, 6-1 vs. Iatcenko – unter 60 Min. (USTA, 3. Sep. 2026)
- WTA Rankings: Sabalenka Nr. 1 (WTA, Sep. 2026)
- Bleacher Report: US Open 2026 Women's Draw – Sabalenka R3 vs. Fernandez (4. Sep. 2026)
- NBC Sports: 2026 US Open Damen – Sabalenka-Inkonsistenz trotz Favoritenstatus (Sep. 2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Aryna Sabalenka gewann das Damen-Einzel der US Open 2026. Bestätigt durch Gulf News-Headline 'Aryna Sabalenka crowned US Open champion' und usopen.org-Matchberichte.
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