For the first time since 2013, the US Open women's singles final showcases the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds. Aryna Sabalenka, aiming for her third consecutive US Open title, faces Elena Rybakina on Saturday. This match marks their fourth Grand Slam meeting, with Sabalenka holding a 2-1 advantage in previous encounters.

Regardless of Saturday's outcome, Rybakina will ascend to the No. 1-ranked women's player on Monday. This final will be their seventh overall final, with Sabalenka leading 10-7 in their overall meetings, while Rybakina boasts a 4-2 record in finals.

Match Odds (via DraftKings)

• Money line: Aryna Sabalenka (-145) vs. Elena Rybakina (+119)
• Game spread: Sabalenka -1.5
• Total games: 22.5 (Over -140, Under -105)

Sabalenka's path to the final has been relatively smooth, with a challenging quarterfinal against Linda Noskova, but she won all other matches in straight sets. Rybakina, on the other hand, advanced through her initial rounds without dropping a set but faced tougher challenges in the quarterfinal and semifinal, overcoming Zheng Qinwen and Coco Gauff with comeback victories.

Oddsmakers anticipate a close match, favoring Sabalenka despite Rybakina's recent success. Notably, 11 of their previous 17 matches have gone to a third set, indicating a likelihood of exceeding 22.5 games. The pressure of a potential three-peat looms for Sabalenka, a feat last achieved by Serena Williams from 2012-14.

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