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US Open: Rybakina 'confirms' world number one by defeating Sabalenka in final

Diário de Viseu13 September 2026 at 13:00

Kazakh Elena Rybakina won the US Open today, her third Grand Slam tournament, by defeating Belarusian two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka in the final of the competition.

Rybakina's victory over Sabalenka had special significance, as the Kazakh player had already taken the world number one ranking from her opponent.

With this result, Rybakina adds her third Grand Slam title to her career, consolidating herself as one of the leading tennis players of the current era.

Sabalenka, who was attempting to achieve her third Grand Slam tournament title, was unable to accomplish this goal as she was defeated by the world number one.

Why this matters

This victory is significant for tennis fans in Portugal and around the world, as it marks Rybakina's consolidation as the new world ranking leader, replacing Sabalenka, and represents her third Grand Slam title, demonstrating her consistent competitiveness on the tour. The final between these two elite players is also relevant as a dramatic comeback, with Rybakina recovering from a set down to win.

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