New York, Sept 9, 2026 (AFP) - Rybakina ensures rise to world number one by reaching US Open semis

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2026-09-09

Elena Rybakina ensured a rise to the world number one ranking for the first time in her career by defeating Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in Wednesday's US Open quarter-finals. The 27-year-old Kazakh star rallied to defeat China's Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 after two hours and 14 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium, ensuring she will replace Aryna Sabalenka atop next week's rankings. js/jc ...

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