Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win US Open and claim world No. 1

foxnews.com • 13 Sep 01:50

Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first US Open title, securing a career Grand Slam and the top spot in the women's rankings.

CBS News • 13 Sep 00:11

Kazakhstani-representing Elena Rybakina beat defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the women's final, securing her first U.S. Open crown and moving to world No. 1.

The Guardian • 12 Sep 23:06

Elena Rybakina overcame Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open, securing the world No. 1 ranking and completing a trio of major hard-court titles.

The New York Times • 12 Sep 16:12

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time defending champion, aims to win a third US Open title by turning the city’s chaos into a competitive edge, despite a recent slump in form.

The New York Times • 12 Sep 16:12

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will face No. 2 Elena Rybakina in the 2026 U.S. Open women's final on Sept. 12, with the match broadcast on ESPN and streamed via Fubo.

The New York Times • 12 Sep 09:21

Elena Rybakina seized the top WTA ranking after a quarter-final win at the U.S. Open and will meet Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match.

The New York Times • 11 Sep 06:39

World No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the semifinals and will face either Coco Gauff or Elena Rybakina in the championship match.

The New York Times • 11 Sep 05:03

Elena Rybakina came from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the U.S. Open semifinals, securing a place in the final against Aryna Sabalenka and confirming her ascent to the top of the women's rankings.

The Guardian • 11 Sep 03:58

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to defeat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semi-final and will meet Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match.

Yahoo Sports • 11 Sep 03:31

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinals, securing a place in the championship match against Aryna Sabalenka.

foxnews.com • 11 Sep 03:10

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat third-ranked Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the US Open semifinal and will meet the winner of the Elena Rybakina-Coco Gauff match on Saturday.

The Guardian • 11 Sep 02:52

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the US Open semi-final, moving one win away from a possible three-peat while her hold on the No. 1 ranking is set to end.

BBC • 10 Sep 10:54

Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina became the first quartet of top-seeded players to make the US Open women's semi-finals since 1975, highlighting a shift toward greater predictability in the sport.

bbc.com • 09 Sep 19:00

Kazakhstani player Elena Rybakina will replace Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the women's rankings following her three-set victory over Zheng Qinwen in the US Open quarterfinals.

AP News • 08 Sep 03:59

Elena Rybakina beat Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 at the U.S. Open and will play Zheng Qinwen in the quarterfinals, a match that could lift her to world No. 1.

BBC • 07 Sep 22:09

Kazakh second seed Elena Rybakina beat Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 at the US Open, moving into the quarter-finals and positioning herself to become world number one with a win.