US Open 2026 Champions: Singles Winners and Parade
The US Open 2026 featured several exciting moments and marked the conclusion of one of the last Grand Slam tournaments. After the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon, a set of young talents emerged on the Grand Slam stage. The 2026 US Open featured multiple events and ended with several memorable performances throughout the tournament. Several notable players produced standout performances on the court. Several other elite players suffered a losing streak and missed their chance to lift the trophy.
US Open 2026: Complete Champions List Across All Events
Categories
Winners
Men’s singles
Alexander Zverev
Women’s singles
Elena Rybakina
Men’s doubles
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski
Women’s doubles
Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend
Mixed doubles
Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík
Wheelchair men’s singles
Alfie Hewett
Wheelchair women’s singles
Yui Kamiji
Wheelchair quad singles
Niels Vink
Wheelchair men’s doubles
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid
Wheelchair women’s doubles
Yui Kamiji and Zhu Zhenzhen
Wheelchair quad doubles
Sam Schröder and Jin Woodman
Boys’ singles
Marcel Latak
Girls’ singles
Sun Xinran
Boys’ doubles
Aaron Gabet and Valentín González-Galiño
Girls’ doubles
Annika Penickova and Kristina Penickova
Wheelchair boys’ singles
Matthew Knoesen
Wheelchair girls’ singles
Seira Matsuoka
Wheelchair boys’ doubles
Hirofumi Inoue and Matthew Knoesen
Wheelchair girls’ doubles
Paula Michelle López Meza and Seira Matsuoka
Men’s Singles
Alexander Zverev: Career Background
Alexander Zverev was born in Hamburg, Germany. He grew up fascinated by the sport of tennis. His parents, professional tennis players, supported his interest in tennis. His older brother, Mischa, is also a former professional player. Zverev started playing tennis at the age of three. He practiced tennis daily from the age of five. He played hockey and football as a child. He focused solely on tennis after a loss in a junior tournament.
His mother offered early guidance, while his father favored a more rigorous training approach. His training concentrated on developing an aggressive playing style. He was encouraged to play at a rapid pace and take calculated risks from the baseline. He turned professional in 2013. He struggled early in his tennis career. Alexander Zverev improved his aggressive style and maintained it in tennis.
Titles Won and Notable Career Highlights
Year
Title / Tournament
Category
Location
Classification
2016
St. Petersburg Open
ATP 250
Russia
International
2017
Montpellier Open
ATP 250
France
International
2017
Munich Open
ATP 250
Germany
Domestic
2017
Italian Open
Masters 1000
Italy
International
2017
Washington Open
ATP 500
USA
International
2017
Canadian Open
Masters 1000
Canada
International
2018
Munich Open
ATP 250
Germany
Domestic
2018
Madrid Open
Masters 1000
Spain
International
2018
Washington Open
ATP 500
USA
International
2018
ATP Finals
ATP Finals
United Kingdom
International
2019
Geneva Open
ATP 250
Switzerland
International
2020
Cologne 1
ATP 250
Germany
Domestic
2020
Cologne 2
ATP 250
Germany
Domestic
2021
Acapulco
ATP 500
Mexico
International
2021
Madrid Open
Masters 1000
Spain
International
2021
Tokyo Olympics
Olympic Games
Japan
International
2021
Cincinnati Open
Masters 1000
USA
International
2021
Vienna Open
ATP 500
Austria
International
2021
ATP Finals
ATP Finals
Italy
International
2023
Hamburg European Open
ATP 500
Germany
Domestic
2023
Chengdu Open
ATP 250
China
International
2024
Italian Open
Masters 1000
Italy
International
2024
Paris Masters
Masters 1000
France
International
2025
Munich Open
ATP 500
Germany
Domestic
2026
French Open (Roland Garros)
Grand Slam
France
International
2026
US Open
Grand Slam
USA
International
Alexander Zverev: Road to US Open 2026 Success
This year, Alexander Zverev defeated Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the US Open. In the second round of the US Open, he claimed a win over Quentin Halys.
In the third round, Alexander Zverev claimed a victory against Alejandro Tabilo with 6-2, 7(7)-6(2), and 6-2. He advanced to the next round of the tournament. In the US Open Round of 16, Alexander Zverev defeated Luciano Darderi, 6-2, 6-2, 7(7)-6(3). He reached the quarter-final stage and extended his winning streak. Alexander Zverev claimed a win over Botic van de Zandschulp, 6-2, 7-5, 6-1. He continued to produce his strong form throughout the tournament. In the US Open semi-final, he defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7(9)-6(7), 7(8)-6(6).
US Open Men’s Singles: The Final Showdown
Alexander Zverev played Ben Shelton at Arthur Ashe Stadium in the 2026 US Open final. Zverev dominated in the final set with a 6-3 score.
In the fourth set of the US Open final, Alexander Zverev returned to the court. Zverev recorded more double faults, a lower first-serve percentage, and more break points. Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton in the final set of the match. His fans celebrated the victory on the court. Ben Shelton suffered a narrow defeat, but he remained a tough contender throughout the tournament.
Women’s Singles
Elena Rybakina: Early Career and Rise
Elena Rybakina was born in Moscow, Russia. Her father introduced her to tennis in her early childhood. Rybakina developed a moderate interest in tennis. Rybakina started building a strong winning record early in her tennis career.
She turned professional in 2014. Rybakina has achieved several milestones in her tennis career. This year, she has recorded consecutive victories at the 2026 US Open.
Major Titles and Career Milestones
Year
Title / Tournament
Category
Location
Classification
2019
Bucharest Open
WTA 250*
Clay
International
2020
Hobart International
WTA 250*
Hard
International
2020
Hobart International
WTA 250*
Hard
International
2022
Wimbledon
Grand Slam
Grass
International
2023
Indian Wells
WTA 1000
Hard
International
2023
Italian Open (Rome)
WTA 1000
Clay
International
2024
Brisbane International
WTA 500
Hard
International
2024
Abu Dhabi Open
WTA 500
Hard
International
2024
Stuttgart Open
WTA 500
Clay
International
2025
Strasbourg Open
WTA 500
Clay
International
2025
Ningbo Open
WTA 500
Hard
International
2025
WTA Finals
WTA Finals
Hard
International
2026
Australian Open
Grand Slam
Hard
International
2026
Stuttgart Open
WTA 500
Clay
International
2026
US Open
Grand Slam
Hard
International
Elena Rybakina’s Journey to the US Open 2026
Elena Rybakina entered the first round of the US Open this year. Rybakina defeated Thea Frodin 3-6, 2-6. She qualified for the next round of the tournament. Rybakina claimed a win against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the second round of the US Open. This victory sent her into the third round of the tournament.
She claimed a victory against Yuliia Starodubtseva in the third round of the 2026 US Open, 6(6)-7(8), 3-6. Elena Rybakina defeated another victory Naomi Osaka in the US Open Round of 16. She struggled slightly in the middle of the match but overcame the challenge with determination. In the US Open quarter-final, Rybakina defeated Qinwen Zheng at Arthur Ashe Stadium. She earned another victory against Coco Gauff in the US Open semi-final. She advanced to the final of the tournament.
US Open 2026 Women’s Singles: Battle for the Title
The US Open final match between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina took place at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Elena Rybakina faced a tough challenge from Aryna Sabalenka on the court. Rybakina took the lead by winning the first set of the US Open final. She recorded more aces and double faults than Sabalenka in the first set. Later, Aryna Sabalenka responded strongly and stayed determined. Sabalenka dominated in the second set, 7-5.
Aryna Sabalenka won the second set at the US Open. In the third set, Elena Rybakina came under pressure but maintained her fight for the victory. Rybakina defeated Sabalenka with a 6-2 finish.
Latest ATP and WTA Rankings After the 2026 US Open
ATP Singles
No
Player
Country
Points
1
Jannik Sinner
Italy
11,500
2
Alexander Zverev
Germany
9,690
3
Carlos Alcaraz
Spain
5,560
4
Ben Shelton
United States
4,680
5
Félix Auger-Aliassime
Canada
3,890
6
Daniil Medvedev
Russia
3,770
7
Flavio Cobolli
Italy
3,720
8
Frances Tiafoe
United States
3,380
9
Alex de Minaur
Australia
3,300
10
Taylor Fritz
United States
3,175
11
Arthur Fils
France
3,150
12
Novak Djokovic
Serbia
2,980
13
Learner Tien
United States
2,755
14
Rafael Jódar
Spain
2,659
15
Jakub Menšík
Czech Republic
2,495
16
Brandon Nakashima
United States
2,485
17
Alexander Bublik
Kazakhstan
2,425
18
Casper Ruud
Norway
2,335
19
Tommy Paul
United States
2,325
20
Lorenzo Musetti
Italy
2,255
ATP Doubles
No
Player
Country
Points
1
Harri Heliövaara
Finland
10,860
2
Henry Patten
Great Britain
10,860
3
Neal Skupski
Great Britain
6,390
4
Christian Harrison
United States
6,140
5
Horacio Zeballos
Argentina
6,030
6
Marcel Granollers
Spain
6,030
7
Kevin Krawietz
Germany
5,670
8
Marcelo Arévalo
El Salvador
5,650
9
Mate Pavić
Croatia
5,380
10
Tim Pütz
Germany
5,400
11
Andrea Vavassori
Italy
5,360
12
Simone Bolelli
Italy
5,060
13
Manuel Guinard
France
4,195
14
Guido Andreozzi
Argentina
4,195
15
Julian Cash
United Kingdom
3,970
16
Lloyd Glasspool
Great Britain
3,970
17
Orlando Luz
Brazil
3,860
18
Rafael Matos
Brazil
3735
19
Albano Olivetti
France
3,290
20
Théo Arribagé
France
3,290
WTA Singles
No
Player
Country
Points
1
Elena Rybakina
Kazakhstan
9,901
2
Aryna Sabalenka
Belarus
7,875
3
Jessica Pegula
United States
7,265
4
Coco Gauff
United States
7,244
5
Mirra Andreeva
Russia
5,743
6
Linda Nosková
Czech Republic
5,328
7
Elina Svitolina
Ukraine
4,809
8
Karolína Muchová
Czech Republic
4,683
9
Iga Świątek
Poland
4,619
10
Marta Kostyuk
Ukraine
3,980
11
Amanda Anisimova
United States
3,363
12
Belinda Bencic
Switzerland
2,935
13
Diana Shnaider
Russia
2,588
14
Victoria Mboko
Canada
2,521
15
Sorana Cîrstea
Romania
2,464
16
Iva Jovic
United States
2,390
17
Naomi Osaka
Japan
2,306
18
Alexandra Eala
Philippines
2,276
19
Elise Mertens
Belgium
2,165
20
Jasmine Paolini
Italy
2,123
WTA Doubles
No
Player
Country
Points
1
Kateřina Siniaková
Czech Republic
11,460
2
Taylor Townsend
United States
9,545
3
Luisa Stefani
Brazil
7,795
4
Aleksandra Krunić
Serbia
6,850
5
Gabriela Dabrowski
Canada
6,705
6
Anna Danilina
Kazakhstan
6,675
7
Zhang Shuai
China
6,050
8
Elise Mertens
Belgium
5,423
9
Hsieh Su-wei
Chinese Taipei
4,625
10
Kristina Mladenovic
France
4,511
11
Jeļena Ostapenko
Latvia
4,485
12
Nicole Melichar-Martinez
United States
4,380
13
Sara Errani
Italy
4,235
14
Vera Zvonareva
Russia
3,707
15
Guo Hanyu
China
3,696
16
Cristina Bucșa
Spain
3,550
17
Storm Hunter
Australia
3,546
18
Laura Siegemund
Germany
3,348
19
Ellen Perez
Australia
3,240
20
Liang En-shuo
Chinese Taipei
3,184
Winners’ Celebration and Prize Money
Alexander Zverev earned a victory in the men’s singles event at the 2026 US Open. Elena Rybakina claimed a win in the women’s singles event.
Ben Shelton finished as the runner-up in the men’s singles event and earned $2.8 million. Aryna Sabalenka finished as the runner-up in the women’s singles event and earned $2.8 million. Alexander Zverev celebrated on the court with his trophy and a broad smile. Meanwhile, in women’s singles, Elena Rybakina lifted her US Open trophy.
Final Takeaways and What Comes Next
In the 2026 US Open final, Alexander Zverev demonstrated to be a strong competitor and produced an impressive performance. Ben Shelton is also an emerging talent in the tennis world. In the women’s singles final, Elena Rybakina earned a historic victory in her tennis career. Aryna Sabalenka has established herself as a strong contender and one of the elite players in the tennis world. Sabalenka’s unexpected loss meant that she missed out on the US Open title. Both players will aim to maintain their strong form in the upcoming tournaments as they pursue further success.