Elena Rybakina reveals injury struggles after maiden US Open title win

Elena Rybakina captured her first US Open title after managing a recurring foot injury that nearly forced her to withdraw from the tournament. The condition, originally aggravated by rainy conditions during her exit at the Cincinnati Open, required ongoing daily consultation with a medical team based in Australia. Despite the uncertainty surrounding her health, Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, and Qinwen Zheng to secure the championship. Her performance in New York also solidified her position as the WTA World No. 1, a ranking she attained following her quarterfinal match. Rybakina plans to continue competing through the remainder of the season to defend her top standing. Her team previously expressed concern regarding her ability to participate in the event before she successfully navigated the draw to victory.

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