It was a double celebration for Katerina Siniakova and for Taylor Townsend, the final piece of the puzzle to a career Grand Slam.

Sabalenka was the two-time defending champion at the event, looking to become the first woman to three-peat the US Open since Serena Williams in 2012-14. She was visibly dejected in the aftermath of the loss, smashing her racket while sitting on the bench after her handshake with Rybakina.

Aryna Sabalenka bids for her third US Open title in a row as she faces incoming world number one Elena Rybakina in the final - follow live.

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