Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka

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September 13, 2026

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Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka

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(BBC Sport) – Elena Rybakina demonstrated why she is the best women’s player in the world by beating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.

Kazakhstan’s Rybakina already knew she would be the new world number one after Saturday’s final regardless of the result, and she celebrated with a 6-4 5-7 6-2 victory over the player she will replace.

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