Rybakina Ends Sabalenka's US Open Reign, Claims World No. 1 Ranking

Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final, denying Sabalenka a third consecutive title at the tournament. The victory also marked a significant shift at the top of women's tennis, as Rybakina had already secured the world No. 1 ranking before the final was played. As a result, Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the WTA rankings will come to an end on Monday. Sabalenka reflected emotionally on the loss, having been so close to making history with a third straight US Open crown.