The 2026 U.S. Open women's final features a thrilling showdown between the top two players in women's tennis, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka. Scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. ET at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, N.Y., this match promises high stakes as Sabalenka aims for her third consecutive U.S. Open title while Rybakina seeks her third major title.

Match Background:

• Aryna Sabalenka (No. 2) defeated Jessica Pegula (No. 3) in the semifinals with a score of 7-5, 6-2.
• Elena Rybakina (No. 1) overcame Coco Gauff (No. 4) with a comeback victory of 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.

The odds favor Sabalenka at -145 (risk $145 to win $100), while Rybakina stands at +119. The over/under for total games is set at 22.5.

Expert Insights:
Proven SportsLine tennis handicapper Jose Onorato has analyzed the matchup, boasting an impressive 168-106-8 record on best bets since 2022. His predictions include a focus on the Under 24.5 games bet, citing Sabalenka's dominant performance in recent matches, where she won 11 of her last 13 matches in two sets or fewer.

Onorato notes, "Rybakina is the one player left who can match her for pure firepower, and that is what makes her dangerous." He highlights Rybakina's victory over Sabalenka in the Australian Open final earlier this year as a crucial factor.

For those looking to make informed bets on the 2026 U.S. Open women's final, Onorato's full analysis and picks are available at SportsLine.