Rybakina Claims U.S. Open & World No. 1 | Dayton News

Elena Rybakina shocks the tennis world by defeating defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set U.S. Open final, claiming her first Grand Slam title and vaulting to world number one. With a gritty 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory, Rybakina ends Sabalenka’s bid for a third straight U.S. Open crown — a feat only Serena Williams has achieved before. The Kazakh star, who also beat Sabalenka in the Australian Open final, now leads their hard-court rivalry 8-7 and walks away with $5.5 million, while Sabalenka earns $2.8 million for a valiant run to the final. This win cements Rybakina as the new No. 1 and solidifies her status as a dominant force on the WTA tour. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d03682d3284cb74f