Kazakh tennis player Elena Rybakina claimed the US Open title by defeating Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the final held in New York. This victory represents a significant comeback in Rybakina's career, as she had previously eliminated Sabalenka at the Australian Open.
With this result, Rybakina interrupted Sabalenka's streak of two consecutive US Open victories, establishing herself as the new champion of the New York tournament. The victory was particularly significant as it was achieved against the world number two.
As a consequence of this triumph, Rybakina is expected to rise to the top of the WTA ranking, replacing Sabalenka on the throne of women's world tennis. This achievement marks an important moment in her sporting career.
Beyond the sporting prestige, the victory earned Rybakina a monetary prize of over 4 million euros, significantly boosting her financial earnings for the season.
