Elena Rybakina wins US Open title and reaches world number one
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 6:05 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Elena Rybakina secured the US Open title on Saturday after a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory against Aryna Sabalenka in New York. This win marks her third career Grand Slam title and follows a campaign that included victories over Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka. Rybakina recently ascended to the world number one ranking, a milestone she credits to a period of improved consistency and a stabilized support team. Her coaching staff currently includes Stefano Vukov, Stanislav Khmarskyi, Stefan Duell, and Aldo Chiari. This result adds to a successful 2026 season for the 27-year-old, who also triumphed at the Australian Open in January and the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. Rybakina’s recent performances represent a recovery from physical and mental challenges that previously hindered her consistency on the tour.
- •Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final.
- •This win represents the 14th career title for the 27-year-old.
- •Rybakina is currently ranked world number one in the WTA standings.
- •Her coaching staff was reorganized following a brief suspension of Stefano Vukov in 2025.
- •The 2026 season has included Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and US Open.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Elena Rybakina Officially Ascends To World No. 1, Qualifies for WTA Finals
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Elena Rybakina Points Out Important Detail That Resulted in Her Rise to World No. 1
"Elena Rybakina’s rise to the top of the WTA rankings is the reward for a season in which she has finally found the consistency that eluded her in recent years. The 27-year-old broke into the top two in March and has delivered strong results across the past 12 months.
"Rybakina, who was born in Moscow but now represents Kazakhstan, also became the first to qualify for the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 3:13 PMElena Rybakina Officially Ascends To World No. 1, Qualifies for WTA Finals
Rybakina, who was born in Moscow but now represents Kazakhstan, also became the first to qualify for the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 6:05 PMElena Rybakina Points Out Important Detail That Resulted in Her Rise to World No. 1
Elena Rybakina’s rise to the top of the WTA rankings is the reward for a season in which she has finally found the consistency that eluded her in recent years. The 27-year-old broke into the top two in March and has delivered strong results across the past 12 months.
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