Elena Rybakina turns down 15 colleges, now ranks No. 1 in tennis
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Elena Rybakina has achieved the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis after forgoing scholarship offers from 15 colleges to pursue her professional career. Rising through the ranks, Rybakina's dedication has paid off, culminating in her current status as a top player in the sport. Her decision to focus solely on tennis highlights her commitment and ambition within the competitive of professional tennis. Details about her most recent performances contributing to this ranking are not specified.
- •Elena Rybakina ranks No. 1 in women's tennis.
- •She turned down 15 college scholarship offers.
- •Rybakina's professional focus has led to her current success.
- •No specific details on recent matches are provided.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Elena Rybakina receives message from European president as she wins US Open and becomes world number one
- 2:47 PMGoogle News — Elena Rybakina turned down 15 colleges to keep playing tennis. Now she's no. 1 in the world - Fortune
- 2:47 PMFortune — Elena Rybakina turned down 15 colleges to keep playing tennis. Now she's no. 1 in the world - Fortune
"Elena Rybakina recently won the US Open title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. She also became world number one during the tournament. The President...
"U.S. Open champion Elena Rybakina turned down college and changed her citizenship to make her tennis dreams come true. Now she’s earning $11.4 million.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:30 PMElena Rybakina receives message from European president as she wins US Open and becomes world number one
Elena Rybakina recently won the US Open title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. She also became world number one during the tournament. The President...
- Google NewsSep 15, 2026, 2:47 PMElena Rybakina turned down 15 colleges to keep playing tennis. Now she's no. 1 in the world - Fortune
- FortuneSep 15, 2026, 2:47 PMElena Rybakina turned down 15 colleges to keep playing tennis. Now she's no. 1 in the world - Fortune
U.S. Open champion Elena Rybakina turned down college and changed her citizenship to make her tennis dreams come true. Now she’s earning $11.4 million.
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