Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka — SkimNews
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- Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final, securing her first title at Flushing Meadows and third Grand Slam overall
- Elena Rybakina became the new world number one regardless of the final's outcome, replacing Sabalenka at the top of the rankings
- Elena Rybakina overcame a recent ankle injury that left her unable to walk for days, casting doubt on her ability to compete in the tournament
- Aryna Sabalenka lost her world number one ranking and bid for a third consecutive US Open title, displaying frustration and unforced errors in the final set
- Elena Rybakina advanced through tough matches against Zheng Qinwen and Coco Gauff after dropping the first set, demonstrating resilience en route to the final
- Elena Rybakina cited her previous lack of success in New York, noting she had struggled at the tournament over the past decade despite her hard-court strengths
Why it matters: Rybakina gains the top ranking and a long-elusive US Open title after overcoming injury doubts, while Sabalenka loses both the match and her number one status despite aiming to soften the blow with a third straight championship. The shift marks a definitive passing of the torch in women’s tennis.
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