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Elena Rybakina Defeats Zheng Qinwen to Reach US Open Semifinals, Secures World No. 1 Ranking
- Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday, guaranteeing Rybakina the world number 1 ranking and ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign.
- Rybakina entered the Open needing only a semifinal appearance to surpass Sabalenka, while Zheng, a 2024 Olympic gold medalist, reached the quarterfinals following a dramatic comeback after elbow surgery.
- Struggling with sun and shadows in Arthur Ashe Stadium early on, Rybakina conceded a 5-3 lead to Zheng but regained momentum, rolling through the second set in 38 minutes.
- Reaching the Open semifinals for the first time, Rybakina advances to face an opponent while Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka meets Jessica Pegula in the other semifinal at Flushing Meadows.
- Rybakina stated her objective is to win the tournament, noting she needs to focus on her game and recover for the upcoming challenge in New York.
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Elena Rybakina Becomes New World No. 1 After US Open Quarterfinal Win
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan looks on against Naomi Osaka of Japan during their Women's Singles Fourth Round match on Day 9 of the 2026 US Open in the Queens borough of New York City on Sept. 7, 2026. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
·New York, United States
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The winner of Australia's last Open will be the new leader of the ranking, ending the 99 weeks of Aryna Sabalenka. Highly consistent in the last year, it is in the US Open's semi-finals and ensures that being the first of the hierarchy is only a number, focusing on titles. Moscow was born, accepted, at the age of 19, an offer from Kazakhstan to change passport, but hiding the discomfort when questioned about issues such as war in Ukraine
·Paço de Arcos, Portugal
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