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US Open: Top prize better than ranking rise, says new No. 1 Rybakina
Updated On: 11 September, 2026 08:50 AM IST | New York | AFP
Kazakhstan’s Elena secures world’s top spot after come-from-behind 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over China’s Zheng Qinwen to enter semis; insists her focus is on winning titles rather than numerical milestones
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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan returns to China’s Qinwen Zheng in New York on Wednesday. Pic/AFP
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Consecutive number of weeks Aryna Sabalenka reigned at No. 1
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Time taken by Rybakina to beat China’s Zheng Qinwen on Wednesday
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No. of players, including Rybakina, who have reached the WTA World No. 1 ranking
Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen’s spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to World No. 1 as she booked a semi-final showdown with Coco Gauff.
Rybakina beat Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 and is assured of ending Aryna Sabalenka’s reign atop the standings — even if the Belarusian wins a third straight title. “It’s just a number right now,” Rybakina said.
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