Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova won the U.S. Open women’s doubles title on Friday, September 11, 2026, defeating Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery. The victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium completes a career Grand Slam for the duo as a team.
Townsend and Siniakova, the top-seeded pair in the tournament, recovered from losing the first set to win the match 5-7, 6-0, 6-2. The win follows their previous major titles together at Wimbledon in 2024, the Australian Open in 2025, and the French Open earlier in 2026. This marks the fourth major title for Townsend and the 12th for Siniakova.
Krueger and Montgomery, who entered the tournament as wildcards, led early in the final by winning the first three games. The pair, ranked 570th and 610th in doubles respectively, had reached the final by defeating defending champions Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski in separate matches during the quarterfinals and semifinals. Siniakova noted after the match that the team felt "a lot of nerves" during the tight opening set before finding a solution.
For Taylor Townsend, an American player, the win represents her first U.S. Open title and fourth major overall, coming after a year in which she and Siniakova lost in the 2025 U.S. Open final. The match also serves as a significant milestone for Krueger and Montgomery, who successfully transitioned from winning the U.S. Open girls' doubles title five years ago to competing in a senior Grand Slam final.
The financial and ranking outcomes are substantial for the participants. Siniakova is now positioned to potentially finish the year as the world No. 1 for the sixth time, which would surpass the record held by Martina Navratilova for the most seasons ending at the top of the rankings. While the specific prize money for this event was not reported, Grand Slam victories typically result in the highest payouts on the professional tour. The tennis season continues with remaining tour events as players look toward the next calendar year's rankings.