Rybakina claims world No 1 spot with three-set US Open win over Zheng Qinwen
Elena Rybakina advanced to the US Open semi‑finals after defeating Zheng Qinwen in a three‑set match. The win also ended Aryna Sabalenka’s 99‑week reign as world number one. Rybakina’s victory kept her on the top of the rankings, while the Chinese player fell short of the tournament’s final stages. She rallied after dropping the first set, then dominated the second and sealed the third.