Rybakina Overthrows Sabalenka to Capture US Open Crown and Secure World No.1 Spot
Elena Rybakina solidified her claim to the top of the women's tennis rankings by defeating two‑time US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and clinching her first title at Flushing Meadows. In a dramatic final on Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 27‑year‑old Kazakh overcame the top‑seed and defending champion 6‑4, 5‑7, 6‑2, a victory that also guaranteed her ascent to world No.1 in the WTA rankings when the new…
Sept. 12, 2026, 11:46 p.m.