Sabalenka dethroned after 99 weeks: Rybakina to become world No.1 for first time
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- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 12 Sept, 04:52description edited
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Jelena Rybakina hat bei den US Open das Halbfinale erreicht. Mit ihrem Sieg ist die 27-Jährige aus Kasachstan die neue Nummer 1 der Weltrangliste.Jelena Rybakina hat bei den US Open das Halbfinale erreicht. Mit ihrem Sieg ist die 27-Jährige aus Kasachstan die neue Nummer eins der Weltrangliste.
- Al Jazeera Englishseen 13 Sept, 01:36headline rewritten
US Open women’s singles final live: Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena RybakinaRybakina defeats Sabalenka: US Open women’s singles final – updates - Le Monde (France)seen 13 Sept, 06:00description edited
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La Kazakhe de 27 ans a remporté, samedi soir, son troisième tournoi du Grand Chelem, en battant en finale, en trois manches, Aryna Sabalenka à qui elle subtilise la première place du classement mondial.La Kazakhe de 27 ans a remporté, samedi soir, son troisième tournoi du Grand Chelem, en battant en finale, en trois manches, Aryna Sabalenka à qui elle subtilise la première place du classement WTA.
- Le Monde (France)seen 13 Sept, 16:09description edited
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La Kazakhe de 27 ans a remporté, samedi soir, son troisième tournoi du Grand Chelem, en battant en finale, en trois manches, Aryna Sabalenka à qui elle subtilise la première place du classement WTA.La Kazakhe de 27 ans a remporté, samedi soir, son troisième tournoi du Grand Chelem, en battant en finale, en trois manches, Aryna Sabalenka, à qui elle subtilise la première place du classement WTA.
- El País (Spain)seen 14 Sept, 05:59description edited
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La bielorrusa y la kazaja, la mejor rivalidad del momento, se reencontrarán el sábado en su tercera gran final. La segunda se apoderará del trono el lunesLa bielorrusa y la kazaja, la gran rivalidad del momento, se reencontrarán por tercera vez en el desenlace de un ‘major’. La segunda ocupará el lunes el trono
- Al Jazeera Englishseen 15 Sept, 02:33description edited
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The cool Kazakh lifts the trophy after frustrating Sabalenka in a 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 win in New York as the new world No 1.The cool Kazakh lifts the trophy after frustrating Sabalenka in a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 win in New York as the new world No 1.
- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 15 Sept, 02:33headline rewritten
Tennisturnier US Open: Jelena Rybakina gewinnt Finale der US-OpenTennis: Jelena Rybakina gewinnt Finale der US Open - Die Zeit (Germany)seen 15 Sept, 02:33headline rewritten
Tennis: Showgrößen begeistert: Rybakina triumphiert bei US OpenTennis: «Genieß es»: Rybakina entthront Sabalenka in New York - El País (Spain)seen 15 Sept, 02:33headline rewritten
Así se corona toda una número uno, la campeona Elena RybakinaAsí se corona toda una número uno, la arrolladora e imperturbable Rybakina
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Wed, 9 September 2026
2 reports- RMF24 (Poland)18:16
Jelena Rybakina nową liderką światowego tenisa
- Die Zeit (Germany)22:06edited after publishing
Jelena Rybakina hat bei den US Open das Halbfinale erreicht. Mit ihrem Sieg ist die 27-Jährige aus Kasachstan die neue Nummer eins der Weltrangliste.
Thu, 10 September 2026
5 reports- Times of India02:55
Rybakina is the first player from Kazakhstan, male or female, to become world No. 1 in singles. She is also the 30th player in WTA history to reach the top ranking.
- El País (Spain)03:30
La kazaja, con 1,84 de altura y discreta pese al éxito, progresa a las semifinales (3-6, 6-1 y 6-4 a Zheng) y cierra un liderazgo de casi dos años de la mediática bielorrusa
- Japan Times04:10
She is assured of the top spot when the rankings update on Monday, a breakthrough moment for Kazakhstan on the sport's global stage.
- astanatimes.com08:27first to report
Rybakina Makes History as Kazakhstan’s First World No. 1
- iRozhlas (Czechia)10:03
Před US Open měla Jelena Rybakinová obavy, zda bude moci poslední grandslam sezony kvůli problémům s kotníkem odehrát. Už je v semifinále a po turnaji v New Yorku se poprvé stane světovou jedničkou. V 27 letech se dočká jako druhá nejstarší tenistka historie a první reprezentující Kazachstán. Na trůn usedne jako třicátá a médiím řekla, že hlavním cílem pro ni není žebříček, ale tituly. Těch má zatím třináct.
Fri, 11 September 2026
6 reports- el-balad.com00:14
How old is Aryna Sabalenka? Elena Rybakina has taken the No. 1 ranking after beating Qinwen Zheng at the US Open quarterfinals.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)05:25
Ve finále ženské dvouhry na tenisovém US Open se střetnou současná světová jednička Aryna Sabalenková s tou budoucí Jelenou Rybakinovou z Kazachstánu. Běloruská vítězka posledních dvou ročníků postoupila v New Yorku do čtvrtého finále v řadě po vítězství nad domácí Jessicou Pegulaovou 7:5, 6:2. Rybakinová následně zdolala po obratu jinou Američanku Coco Gauffovou 3:6, 6:4, 6:4.
- El País (Spain)06:00edited after publishing
La bielorrusa y la kazaja, la gran rivalidad del momento, se reencontrarán por tercera vez en el desenlace de un ‘major’. La segunda ocupará el lunes el trono
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)07:25
Das Frauenturnier bietet in Flushing Meadows aufregenden Sport – die Finalistin Jelena Rybakina steigt zur neuen Nummer eins auf. Doch ein Bericht über Geldprobleme der WTA-Tour trübt das Bild.
- Channel News Asia20:11
- Al Jazeera English21:28
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.
Sat, 12 September 2026
19 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:48
Making the case for Sabalenka and Rybakina in the US Open final WTA Tennis Rybakina ends Gauff's run, gets reigning champ Sabalenka in US Open final ESPN U.S. Open women’s final watch guide: TV info for No. 1 Sabalenka vs. No. 2 Rybakina The New York Times The crowd wanted Coco Gauff but got Elena Rybakina instead CNN 2026 US Open women’s final breakdown usopen.org
- Google News - Top Stories09:21
Elena Rybakina, world No. 1 for the first time, is not resting on any laurels The New York Times 'Just a number' - Rybakina's rise to world number one BBC Elena Rybakina moves to No. 1 in the women’s rankings after reaching US Open semifinals cnn.com History-maker Elena Rybakina captures PIF WTA World No.1 singles ranking WTA Tennis US Open: Elena Rybakina becomes new women's No. 1 with win over Qinwen Zheng in quarterfinal Yahoo Sports
- aol.co.uk16:01
Elena Rybakina will surpass Aryna Sabalenka and become the new world No. 1.
- Google News - Top Stories16:12
U.S. Open women’s final watch guide: TV info for No. 1 Sabalenka vs. No. 2 Rybakina The New York Times Experts' picks: Who will win the US Open women's title? ESPN Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina live: US Open women’s singles final 2026 Al Jazeera 2026 US Open women’s final breakdown usopen.org The crowd wanted Coco Gauff but got Elena Rybakina instead CNN
- Al Jazeera English17:07edited after publishing
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US Open women’s singles final live: Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena RybakinaAll our updates as Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open women's singles final in New York.
- Google News - Top Stories18:30
Aryna Sabalenka v Elena Rybakina: US Open 2026 women’s singles final goes to deciding set – live theguardian.com U.S. Open final: Elena Rybakina smothers Aryna Sabalenka to dethrone reigning champion The New York Times Elena Rybakina defeats Aryna Sabalenka in US Open women’s singles final Al Jazeera 2026 US Open women’s final breakdown usopen.org Experts' picks: Who will win the US Open women's title? ESPN
- ABC News (Australia)22:39
Elena Rybakina already took Aryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking, now she takes her US Open title as well.
- France Info (France)22:39
Après avoir battu Aryna Sabalenka en finale de l'Open d'Australie cette saison, Elena Rybakina a récidivé à l'US Open, samedi.
- Channel News Asia22:42
- Channel News Asia22:42
- El Mundo (Spain)22:46
La kazaja, que relevará a Sabalenka en lo más alto del ranking WTA, conquista su segundo Grand Slam del año con su tenis de potencia y sangre fría frente a una rival que volvió a quedarse atrapada entre sus emociones Leer
- Le Figaro (France)22:52
Déjà tombeuse d’Aryna Sabalenka en Australie, Elena Rybakina a décroché samedi à l’US Open son deuxième titre de la saison en Grand Chelem grâce à son succès (6-4, 5-7, 6-2) contre la Biélorusse, privée d’un triplé.
- El País (Spain)23:05edited after publishing
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Así se corona toda una número uno, la campeona Elena RybakinaLa kazaja vuelve a derrotar a Sabalenka, al igual que en Australia presa de los nervios y de ella misma: 6-4 5-7 y 6-2. Roland Garros, su único grande pendiente
- ANSA (Italy)23:10
A Flushing Meadows la kazaka ha battuto in tre set Sabalenka, è il suo terzo Slam in carriera
- Al Jazeera English23:14edited after publishing
The cool Kazakh lifts the trophy after frustrating Sabalenka in a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 win in New York as the new world No 1.
- ABC (Spain)23:20
En el caso de Elena Rybakina, la procesión siempre va por dentro . Porque la tenista de Kazajstán -aunque nacida, criada y formada en el tenis en Rusia- nunca muestra emociones. Va por la vida -y por la pista- con una mueca de cuarto de sonrisa y con expresión fría en los ojos. Incluso cuando la felicidad te tiene que inundar, cuando un golpe te coloca en la cima del tenis mundial. Este sábado apenas se permitió una sonrisa amplia tras el punto con el que tumbó a Aryna Sabalenka en la final del...
- Channel News Asia23:28
- Le Monde (France)23:44edited after publishing ×2
La Kazakhe de 27 ans a remporté, samedi soir, son troisième tournoi du Grand Chelem, en battant en finale, en trois manches, Aryna Sabalenka, à qui elle subtilise la première place du classement WTA.
- Channel News Asia23:59
Sun, 13 September 2026
22 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:01
Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to seal dramatic US Open title triumph The Guardian US Open 2026 results: Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win New York title BBC 2026 US Open women’s final breakdown usopen.org Experts' picks: Who will win the US Open women's title? ESPN U.S. Open final: Elena Rybakina smothers Aryna Sabalenka to dethrone reigning champion The New York Times
- tportal (Croatia)00:03
Elena Rybakina više nije igračica koju se u razgovorima o najboljima na svijetu spominje odmah iza nekoliko, kako bi neki rekli, možda eksponiranijih imena. Nakon dva fantastična tjedna u New Yorku Kazahstanka odlazi s US Opena kao nova svjetska broj jedan, osvajačica svog trećeg Grand Slam naslova i, prema Guardianu, nova mjerna jedinica ženskog tenisa.
- Google News - Top Stories00:11
Elena Rybakina bests defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first U.S. Open CBS News Elena Rybakina, world's No. 1, secures first US Open title ESPN Rybakina defeats two-time defending champion Sabalenka to win 2026 US Open usopen.org U.S. Open final: Elena Rybakina smothers Aryna Sabalenka to dethrone reigning champion The New York Times The crowd wanted Coco Gauff but got Elena Rybakina instead CNN
- mercurynews.com00:42
The two-time defending U.S. Open champion was dethroned in New York on Saturday night, losing to Elena Rybakina 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.
- Die Zeit (Germany)00:54edited after publishing
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Tennisturnier US Open: Jelena Rybakina gewinnt Finale der US-OpenIm Duell der weltbesten Tennisspielerinnen hat die Kasachin Jelena Rybakina die Belarussin Aryna Sabalenka besiegt. Die 27-Jährige führt nun die Weltrangliste an.
- Times of India00:55
Elena Rybakina triumphed at the US Open, claiming both the championship trophy and the prestigious world number one ranking. In a thrilling showdown against Aryna Sabalenka, Rybakina showcased exceptional skill and poise, winning her third Grand Slam and second major title of the year, while Sabalenka's remarkable run at Flushing Meadows came to an unexpected end.
- Le Monde English01:17
The 27-year-old Kazakhstani denies Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title and takes her spot as world number one.
- Japan Times01:24
An ankle injury threatened to derail her campaign, but she overcame those concerns to earn her a third Grand Slam crown.
- Times of India02:54
Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title on Saturday after beating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final, completing a run that also took her to the No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:33
Kazakh star beats defending champion 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to claim 3rd Grand Slam crown
- Euronews04:50
Since 2007, Kazakhstan has invested more than $200 million in tennis, expanding tennis infrastructure nationwide and developing professional academies. Today, nearly 45,000 people play the sport and the country has produced its first world No. 1, Elena Rybakina.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)05:05
Jelena Rybakinová z Kazachstánu vyhrála poprvé US Open. Ve finále v New Yorku porazila šampionku posledních dvou ročníků Bělorusku Arynu Sabalenkovou 6:4, 5:7, 6:2, získala druhý grandslamový titul v sezoně a třetí v kariéře.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)05:06
Jelena Rybakina entthront die zweimalige Siegerin Aryna Sabalenka im Endspiel von New York und löst die Belarussin als Nummer eins der Welt ab. Bis heute wirkt die Kasachin wie ein Anti-Star im Tenniskosmos.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)05:16
Seit 99 Wochen ist Aryna Sabalenka die Nummer eins der Welt. Dass Jelena Rybakina sie ablösen würde, war schon vor dem Finale der US Open klar. Im Endspiel zeigte Rybakina, warum sie aktuell die bessere Tennisspielerin ist.
- RMF24 (Poland)05:50
Sabalenka podwójnie zdetronizowana w finale US Open. Rybakina nową światową „1”
- RMF24 (Poland)05:50
Sabalenka podwójnie zdetronizowana po finale US Open. Rybakina nową światową „1”
- Die Zeit (Germany)06:14edited after publishing
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Tennis: Showgrößen begeistert: Rybakina triumphiert bei US Open - Times of India06:52
Sabalenka was denied a third consecutive US Open title as Rybakina won 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. Rybakina had already secured the No. 1 ranking before the final, meaning Sabalenka’s 99-week run at the top will end on Monday.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)06:55
Die Kasachin Jelena Rybakina ist zur besten Tennisspielerin der Welt aufgestiegen. Im Finale der US Open zeigt ihre Kontrahentin Aryna Sabalenka die ganze Wucht ihrer Emotionen und Rybakina ihre Klasse.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)06:55
Die Kasachin Jelena Rybakina ist zur besten Tennisspielerin der Welt aufgestiegen. Im Finale der US Open zeigt ihre Kontrahentin Aryna Sabalenka die ganze Wucht ihrer Emotionen und Rybakina ihre Klasse.
- Le Figaro (France)07:14
Lauréate de son premier US Open face à Aryna Sabalenka, la nouvelle numéro un mondiale a fait coup double cette semaine à New York.
- bilkulonline.com09:53
New Delhi Elena Rybakina said her maiden US Open title ranks among the biggest moments of her career after she
Mon, 14 September 2026
1 report- RMF24 (Poland)06:38
Iga Świątek spadła w rankingu WTA. Jelena Rybakina nową królową
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories14:47
Elena Rybakina turned down 15 colleges to keep playing tennis. Now she's no. 1 in the world Fortune U.S. Open fines: Aryna Sabalenka’s $7.5K racket smash and a rare first-round rule violation The New York Times Rybakina defeats two-time defending champion Sabalenka to win 2026 US Open usopen.org Sabalenka fined for her behavior in the US Open final Punto de Break US Open champion Rybakina makes media rounds on morning shows WTA Tennis
Wed, 16 September 2026
1 report- Times of India00:32
Aryna Sabalenka endured a painful end to her US Open campaign, losing both the world No. 1 ranking and the title within 72 hours. Elena Rybakina first secured the top ranking before defeating Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final. The loss left Sabalenka without a Grand Slam title in 2026, ending her bid for a third straight US Open crown. Despite the setback, she remained determined to reclaim No. 1.