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Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka

Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka

Summary

Elena Rybakina won the US Open women's singles title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set match. With this win, Rybakina became the new world number one in women's tennis.

Key Facts

  • Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final with scores of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2.
  • This is Rybakina’s first US Open title and her third Grand Slam win after Wimbledon 2022 and the Australian Open 2024.
  • Rybakina will become the new number one ranked female tennis player.
  • Sabalenka had won the US Open the last two years but lost in this final.
  • The match showed a contrast in playing styles: Rybakina stayed calm, while Sabalenka was more tense.
  • Rybakina used strong returns to pressure Sabalenka, who made several mistakes in the last set.
  • Despite a nervous moment at match point, Rybakina served an ace to win the championship.
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