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.
- 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.
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