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Elena Rybakina defeats Zheng Qinwen to end Aryna Sabalenka’s 99-week run atop the world rankings; Rybakina becomes No. 1, Sabalenka advances to the US Open semifinals and could still win the title, potentially setting up a Sabalenka–Rybakina final.
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.
Elena Rybakina rises to No. 3 in the latest WTA rankings after her Australian Open title, narrowing the gap on No. 2 Iga Swiatek. Elena Svitolina and Belinda Bencic both return to the Top 10, marking the first time two mothers have been in the Top 10 simultaneously. A notable youth surge follows, with Iva Jovic breaking into the Top 20 and Tereza Valentova cracking the Top 50 as several teenagers post career-high moves. Elise Mertens also reclaim the No. 1 spot in doubles. The update highlights Rybakina’s form, a historic motherhood milestone, and a rising wave of young players.