Add The New York Post on Google Despite her best efforts, there will be no Grand Slam win for Coco Gauff this year.
No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina knocked off Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the U.S. Open final after a thrilling semifinal match at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday night.
Gauff, the 2023 champ, had the chance for a rematch of that final with Aryna Sabalenka had she won.
Coco Gauff hits a forehand during her three-set loss to Elena Rybakina during their U.S. Open semifinal match on Sept. 10, 2026 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. JASON SZENES FOR NEW YORK POST Elena Rybakina hits a return during her three-set win over Coco Gauff in their U.S. Open semifinal match. JASON SZENES FOR NEW YORK POST But it’ll instead be Rybakina taking on the top seed.
Rybakina already knocked off Sabalenka in the Australian Open final this year, so the Grand Slam season will have a fitting bookend on the women’s singles side.
