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Elena Rybakina displaces Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA rankings

Heavy.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 10:29 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Elena Rybakina displaces Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA rankings
Summary

Aryna Sabalenka lost the world number one ranking in women's tennis following results that ended her 99-week tenure at the top of the WTA standings. The transition occurred on Wednesday afternoon while Sabalenka was practicing on Court P1 at the venue beside Arthur Ashe Stadium. Elena Rybakina secured the points necessary to overtake the top spot during the session. Observers captured footage of Sabalenka reacting to the crowd's response to the announcement as she continued her training. The shift in the rankings marks the conclusion of Sabalenka's extended period as the leader of the professional circuit.

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  • •Aryna Sabalenka held the world number one ranking for 99 weeks.
  • •Elena Rybakina surpassed Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA rankings on Wednesday.
  • •The announcement occurred while Aryna Sabalenka practiced on Court P1.
  • •The crowd at the venue reacted to the news during an afternoon session.
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ESPN captured Aryna Sabalenka’s candid reaction as Elena Rybakina ended her 99-week reign atop the WTA rankings.

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