Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open final

Elena Rybakina captured her third Grand Slam title on September 13 after defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows. The victory ends a 20-match winning streak for Sabalenka at the tournament and elevates Rybakina to the world number one ranking. Sabalenka, who had held the top spot for 99 weeks, expressed frustration during the match, frequently berating herself and smashing her racquet after conceding points. The Belarusian will now drop to the world number two position following a season where she finished without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2022. Rybakina utilized a consistent performance to overcome her opponent in a match that lasted three sets.

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