Rybakina's Beijing Upset and Wuhan Withdrawal Signal Injury Concerns
Elena Rybakina lost her first match as world No. 1 to Alina Charaeva in Beijing and subsequently withdrew from the Wuhan Open due to a lingering foot injury.
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Sabalenka’s US Open heartbreak fuels a stronger comeback next year
Aryna Sabalenka was edged by Elena Rybakina in the US Open final, failing to three-peat and losing the world No. 1 ranking. After the match she smashed her racket in frustration, then gave a tearful runner-up speech and said the setback would motivate her to come back stronger next season.
Rybakina clinches US Open crown in epic showdown with Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a dramatic US Open final, overcoming an Achilles injury and immense late-season pressure to claim the title and become world No. 1, while also cementing her status as a premier hard-court player and moving within one major of a career Grand Slam.
Rybakina storms to US Open 2026 title over Sabalenka in New York
Elena Rybakina battled back from an ankle injury to play in the US Open 2026 final and defeated Aryna Sabalenka, capturing her second major title in New York as she dominated with a fierce serve and baseline play, after a strong run through the early rounds and tense battles along the way.
Shelton earns first Slam final as Sabalenka pursues a three-peat at the US Open 2026
US Open 2026 updates: Ben Shelton outlasts Frances Tiafoe in four to reach his first Grand Slam final against top seed Alexander Zverev, who beat Karen Khachanov to advance. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka tops Jessica Pegula to reach the final, while Elena Rybakina defeats Coco Gauff to set up Sabalenka–Rybakina for the title, with Rybakina also moving to world No. 1 by week’s end. The event features a historic all-American men’s semifinal moment as Shelton chases the drought-ending title.
Rybakina climbs to No. 1 and vows to chase more titles at the US Open
Elena Rybakina became world No. 1 for the first time during the US Open after beating Zheng Qinwen in the quarterfinals, setting up a final against Aryna Sabalenka; the Kazakh-born player emphasizes she wants to win more titles and remains focused on the next match, becoming the first Kazakh to top the WTA rankings as top contenders Sabalenka, Gauff and others navigate a year of ups and downs.
US Open semifinal crowd leaves players to a silent goodbye as Rybakina advances
In the US Open semifinal, Coco Gauff’s late overhead was celebrated by the Arthur Ashe crowd but met with silence after the shot went long, allowing Elena Rybakina to win and prompting a post-match scene where fans left quickly and left the winner with dwindling attendance; the piece condemns the crowd’s behavior as lacking basic decency and argues the event should have allowed more time to appreciate the players, highlighting issues around ticketing and the culture at marquee tennis events.
Rybakina's comeback sets up US Open final against Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinals and will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final; Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula to reach the title match. Rybakina is set to overtake Sabalenka for the world No. 1 next week, while Sabalenka seeks a third straight Flushing Meadows title.
Rybakina Rallies Past Gauff to Set Up Sabalenka US Open Final Showdown
Elena Rybakina recovered from a first-set deficit to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinals, earning a spot in the final against Aryna Sabalenka and sealing a rise to world No. 1 after the tournament.
Rybakina survives Gauff comeback to reach US Open final against Sabalenka
Coco Gauff took the first set 6-3, but Elena Rybakina rallied to win the next two sets 6-4, 6-4, advancing to the US Open final where she will face Aryna Sabalenka after Sabalenka’s semi win over Jessica Pegula.
Gauff, Rybakina set for US Open 2026 semifinal showdown
The U.S. Open 2026 women’s semifinals feature Coco Gauff vs. Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula, with the top four seeds advancing to the final four for the first time at a major since 2009. SI previews expect Sabalenka to win in three sets over Pegula and Gauff to prevail in three over Rybakina, setting up a rematch of the 2023 final.
Rybakina Clinches World No. 1 Status With US Open Quarterfinal Victory
Elena Rybakina defeated Qinwen Zheng in the US Open quarterfinals to become world No. 1 for the first time, joining Sabalenka, Pegula and Gauff in the semi-finals. The Kazakh president congratulated her, praising her talent and national pride; the piece notes her Moscow-to-Kazakhstan switch and previews the remaining semi-final matchups at Flushing Meadows.
Gauff Rallies Past Andreeva as Rybakina Clinches No.1 at US Open 2026
Coco Gauff clawed back from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva in a dramatic US Open quarter-final, saving two match points in the second-set tiebreak and winning 2-6, 7-6(9-7), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals. Elena Rybakina beat Zheng Qinwen in three sets to claim the world No. 1 ranking, as the women's semi-finals were set with Sabalenka vs Pegula and Gauff vs Rybakina.
Gauff Stuns Andreeva, Books Rybakina Semi Showdown
Coco Gauff saved two match points to come from a set down and defeat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6(9-7), 6-2 in the US Open quarterfinals, earning a semi-final date with world No.1 Elena Rybakina, who beat Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to end Sabalenka’s 99-week top ranking run.
Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to become world No. 1 after US Open win
Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open quarterfinals to overtake Aryna Sabalenka as the women’s world No. 1, becoming the first Kazakhstani to top the rankings and ending Sabalenka’s 99-week reign; she advances to the semifinals against Coco Gauff or Mirra Andreeva.