Elena Rybakina won the US Open title by defeating Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The victory allowed the tennis player to celebrate the tennis world number one ranking, marking an important moment in her career. The confrontation between the two athletes decided who would take home the Grand Slam trophy. The conquest consolidates Rybakina as the world number one in the WTA rankings.
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Elena Rybakina wins US Open and celebrates world number one ranking
Sábado13 September 2026 at 08:35
Why this matters
This victory is significant for tennis fans in Portugal and around the world, as it represents Rybakina's consolidation as the best player in the world, changing the dynamics of women's tennis which has been dominated by Sabalenka and other stars. The result may influence expectations for the next Grand Slam tournaments and the fight for the WTA number one ranking.
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