From struggling to walk to lifting trophy - how Rybakina triumphed
Summary
Elena Rybakina won the 2026 US Open tennis tournament despite a painful foot injury. She beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final and became the new world number one player.Key Facts
- Rybakina was injured in her foot during a previous tournament just weeks before the US Open.
- She could barely walk without pain when arriving in New York for the US Open.
- She avoided on-court training for a week and focused on recovery and rest.
- Rybakina won all her matches at the US Open without dropping a set until the final.
- She defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the final.
- This is Rybakina’s third Grand Slam title and second win over Sabalenka in a major final.
- Winning this tournament made her the world number one tennis player.
- Despite her injury, she showed strong mental focus and controlled her nerves in the final moments.
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