New York, Sept 9, 2026 (AFP) - With No. 1 ranking secured Rybakina eyes more Grand Slam glory

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2026-09-09

Elena Rybakina will rise to number one in the world rankings for the first time after reaching the US Open semi-finals, but for the Kazakh star the chance at a third Grand Slam title remains her most pressing concern. "It means a lot, of course," Rybakina said after rallying to beat Paris Olympics gold medallist Zheng Qinwen in three sets in the quarter-finals to ensure she'll supplant Aryna Sabalenka at the summit. "It's a great achievement, and......

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