2026 US Open Women's Final: Sabalenka vs. Rybakina

[the AntiPusher]

with the help of AI found two other long U S Open finals were:


The 1994 U.S. Open women's singles final lasted approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
In an unforgettable comeback, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario bounced back after dropping a blistering 22-minute first set to defeat the defending champion Steffi Graf 1–6, 7–6 (7–3), 6–4. [1, 2]
It stands as one of the longest and most competitive women's finals of the 1990s, marking Sánchez Vicario's first and only U.S. Open singles championship.


The 2012 U.S. Open women's singles final lasted 2 hours and 18 minutes. [1, 2]
In that match, Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka with a score of 6–2, 2–6, 7–5 to capture her fourth U.S. Open title. At the time, it was the first women's final to go to three sets since 1995 and was noted as the longest in time duration since 1981. [1, 2, 3]


so it appears the 2026 final, 2 hours 23 minutes, was also the longest.

It was a great match and Sabalenka hits some breathtaking shots. One day she is gonna realize that if she learns to harness some of that negativity with her attitude she can stay within the moment. I typically feel that Aryna looses matches because she cant stay out of her own way (Serena had plenty of matches like that) but this time she was beaten by the better and more powerful dominant player on the tour. Congrats Elena you earned it.

 

[Murat B.]

I think the second place speech is unnecessary. The loser should be allowed to go to the locker room immediately, unwind there. Give a presser later at some point . These people are human and they are very competitive. We are forcing them to lie through their teeth, fake graciousness. BUt we criticize them when they show what they truly feel.

 

[El Dude]

The longest Slam final I found was the 1988 Roland Garros final...

jk. That was 32 minutes.

 

[the AntiPusher]

at this point is it too late to reach out to Father Lankester Merrin to exorcise the demon out of the US Open so an American can win again.

 

[britbox]

Rybakina scrubs up pretty well.

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

The longest Slam final I found was the 1988 Roland Garros final...

jk. That was 32 minutes.

Then I guess the 2nd shortest was the 2025 Wimbledon final...

 

[the AntiPusher]

Rybakina scrubs up pretty well.

good looking big Sister too

 

[the AntiPusher]

She is the QUEEN of New York.. Good for her.. the number 1 ranking plus the US OPen.. As Martin would say.. You Go Girl!! jajajjaja

 

[the AntiPusher]

You just gotta love this girl

 

[Vince Evert]

The longest Slam final I found was the 1988 Roland Garros final...

jk. That was 32 minutes.

yes that would have to go down as the greatest domination by a woman player, Graf defeats Zvereva , 6-0,6-0 at the french open in '88. Remember it well.
Natasha would get her revenge at Wimbledon ten years later, also she eliminated Seles there.

On her day, she was gifted shotmaker.

 

[Vince Evert]

She is the QUEEN of New York.. Good for her.. the number 1 ranking plus the US OPen.. As Martin would say.. You Go Girl!! jajajjaja

Agree, but what was the second vid all about? it just says not available in your country on my end !

 

[Vince Evert]

with the help of AI found two other long U S Open finals were:


The 1994 U.S. Open women's singles final lasted approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
In an unforgettable comeback, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario bounced back after dropping a blistering 22-minute first set to defeat the defending champion Steffi Graf 1–6, 7–6 (7–3), 6–4. [1, 2]
It stands as one of the longest and most competitive women's finals of the 1990s, marking Sánchez Vicario's first and only U.S. Open singles championship.


The 2012 U.S. Open women's singles final lasted 2 hours and 18 minutes. [1, 2]
In that match, Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka with a score of 6–2, 2–6, 7–5 to capture her fourth U.S. Open title. At the time, it was the first women's final to go to three sets since 1995 and was noted as the longest in time duration since 1981. [1, 2, 3]


so it appears the 2026 final, 2 hours 23 minutes, was also the longest.

UPDATE

I found the 1985 Mandlikova defeated Navratilova final, 7-6, 1-6, 7-6 was 2 hours 12 minutes.

Baring in mind that was serve-volleying dual by both players, so no long baseline rallies there.

Still researching the lengths on other US Open womens finals, but i think it's pretty obvious this years final breaks the 2012 Williams vs Azarenka, record.

 

[Kieran]

You just gotta love this girl

You know, in the first incident here, I hated hearing her coach get involved. This is why I hated the new on court coaching rule. Coaches should be seen, not heard.

 

[Vince Evert]

het @Vince Evert here is yo girl

Thanks. Actually yes i do like Arnya, the way she's worked on and improved her fitness over the last 4 years, but i find her antics and tattoo's cringeworthy (put it mildly).
Look forward to more, intriguing Arnya vs. Elena Grand Slam battles next year

 

[Vince Evert]

nice alternate view and atmosphere from the crowds on this video,