Elena Rybakina Beats Sabalenka to Win US Open Title, Crowned New World No. 1

Elena Rybakina has achieved a truly amazing feat in women’s tennis by defeating Aryna Sabalenka, the defending champion, in the US Open 2026 finals and taking the mantle of the world No. 1. The Kazakh tennis star beat Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win the thrilling three-set match on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match saw Rybakina win the US Open trophy and her third Grand Slam title overall. The victory also confirmed Rybakina as the top-ranked player of WTA for the very first time. The amazing achiev

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