Elena Rybakina Stuns Aryna Sabalenka to Claim U.S. Open Title and World No. 1 Ranking
Rybakina used a strong return game to convert 3 of 12 break chances and earn $5.5 million, the largest prize in Grand Slam history.
- On Saturday, Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to claim her first U.S. Open title and third career Grand Slam championship.
- This victory ends Sabalenka's 99-week reign atop the WTA Tour rankings. Rybakina will officially replace her as world No. 1 on Monday, marking the first time the Kazakhstani player reaches the sport's top position.
- Rybakina earned $5.5 million, the largest prize in Grand Slam history, after edging Sabalenka 12-6 in aces. She closed the match with a 110-mph ace and committed 24 unforced errors compared to Sabalenka's 35.
- Sabalenka's loss denied her a rare New York 'three-peat,' a feat achieved only by Chris Evert and Serena Williams in the Open Era. Visibly frustrated, she smashed her racket after the match.
- This 18th career meeting underscores intense competitive parity between the pair, whom coach Max Mirnyi called the 'two best players' in women's tennis. Their dominance signals a defining rivalry for the sport's remaining events.
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Elena Rybakina Dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to Win Maiden US Open Title, Rises to World No 1
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Elena Rybakina ended Aryna Sabalenka's two-year reign at the US Open with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory in the women's singles final on Saturday (local time), securing her maiden title at Flushing Meadows and reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. Sports News | Elena Rybakina Dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to Win Maiden US Open Title, Rises to World No 1.
Elena Rybakina Defeats Defending Champion Aryna Sabalenka to Claim First U.S. Open Title
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Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the women's singles final of the US Open tennis tournament held in New York, USA, to win the title. With this victory, Rybakina achieved her third career Grand Slam title, following Wimbledon and the Australian Open, and claimed the world No. 1 ranking and prize money of 7.4 billion won.
Elena Rybakina won two Grand Slam titles this year. She previously won the 2026 Australian Open, marking her third Grand Slam title overall. In 2022, Rybakina also won the women's singles title at the Wimbledon Championships.
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