Rybakina Had Clinched the WTA No. 1 Ranking Before Her US Open Final
Elena Rybakina had secured her first week at WTA No. 1 after the 2026 US Open quarterfinals, before she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The ranking took effect on September 14.
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Elena Rybakina had secured her first week at WTA No. 1 after the 2026 US Open quarterfinals, before she beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final. The ranking took effect on September 14.
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