Rybakina Topples Sabalenka to Claim First US Open Crown
What Happened
Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her maiden US Open women's singles title. The victory also ensured the Kazakh star will become the new World No. 1, ending Sabalenka's reign at the top of the rankings.
Key Takeaways
The win gives Rybakina her third Grand Slam title and confirms her status as the leading player in women's tennis. She denied Sabalenka's bid for a rare third straight US Open title while completing a major breakthrough season.