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Sabalenka vs Rybakina: how to watch free
The US Open women's final is set, and you can stream it without paying for cable.
In brief
The US Open women's final is set, and you can stream it without paying for cable. The final starts 4 p.m. ET on Sept. 12 on ESPN, and DIRECTV's five-day free trial gets you in for nothing. Originally reported by Page Six.
The final is set
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, meets No. 2 Elena Rybakina for the US Open women's singles title.
“Game, set, match.”
When and where
Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. ET, from Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York. The match airs on ESPN.
A rematch with history
Rybakina beat Sabalenka at the Australian Open in February, so this is their second grand slam meeting this year.
The ranking already flipped
Rybakina takes over the WTA No. 1 spot no matter who wins tonight, which puts extra weight on Sabalenka's title defense.
“Regardless of today's result, she's set to dethrone Sablenka as No. 1 in the WTA rankings.”
Watch it for free
No cable needed. DIRECTV's five-day free trial covers the match, and the Choice plan carries ESPN among 125+ channels, with $30 off month one.
“No cable? No problem.”
Cheaper backup options
A Sling TV Orange Day Pass costs $4.99 for 24 hours of ESPN access. ESPN+ is the pricier route at $31.99 a month.
The essence
The final starts 4 p.m. ET on Sept. 12 on ESPN, and DIRECTV's five-day free trial gets you in for nothing.
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