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Elena Rybakina wins 2026 US Open and becomes world No. 1
Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles final with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. The victory marks Rybakina's third Grand Slam title, following her wins at Wimbledon 2022 and the Australian Open earlier in 2026.
With this win, the 27-year-old Kazakhstani player officially becomes the new WTA world number one, ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the rankings. Rybakina's performance was notable for her service strength, recording 12 aces during the final.
Following the match, Sabalenka expressed significant frustration, which included smashing her racket on the court and directing an insult toward a cameraman. She described the outburst as a necessary release of aggression and disappointment after failing in her attempt to win a third consecutive US Open title.
Entities
Arthur Ashe Stadium · Aryna Sabalenka · Brad Gilbert · Elena Rybakina · Kazakhstan · US Open · US Open · USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center · WTA
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The final score of the match was 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in favor of Rybakina. www.rediff.com · medium.seznam.cz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Brad Gilbert criticized Sabalenka's reaction as showing a lack of respect for Rybakina. heavy.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women's singles final. www.rediff.com · medium.seznam.cz · heavy.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Aryna Sabalenka smashed her racket on the court following her defeat. www.rediff.com · medium.seznam.cz · heavy.com · allsport.az · clubmidland.com.ar · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The defeat resulted in Rybakina taking the World No. 1 ranking from Sabalenka. heavy.com · htv.vn · www.messengernews.net · allsport.az · bravosports.net.ve · +3 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The loss ended Sabalenka's attempt to win three consecutive US Open titles. www.rediff.com · medium.seznam.cz · allsport.az · elpaisdominicano.do · www.gp1.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sabalenka received a code violation for hitting a ball into the crowd. medium.seznam.cz · heavy.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Elena Rybakina reclaimed the world number one ranking. bravosports.net.ve · emisorasunidas.com · htv.vn · www.messengernews.net · allsport.az · +3 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Elena Rybakina won the Stuttgart title in 2026. emisorasunidas.com
- [● 16 SOURCES] Elena Rybakina won the 2026 US Open title. bravosports.net.ve · emisorasunidas.com · htv.vn · www.messengernews.net · www.rediff.com · +11 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open earlier in 2026. emisorasunidas.com · www.messengernews.net · bravosports.net.ve · mediosrioja.com.ar · prokalteng.jawapos.com · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final. bravosports.net.ve · emisorasunidas.com