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Updated September 12, 2026

Rybakina becomes world No. 1 - a first for Kazakhstan

Beating Zheng Qinwen 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 in the US Open quarterfinals mathematically took Elena Rybakina to the top of the WTA rankings. The update that displaces Aryna Sabalenka is published on 14 September 2026. Rybakina is the 30th woman to reach No. 1 since the rankings began in 1975, and the first from Kazakhstan.

RankingUS Open

Source: WTA, Sports.ru

Tournament

Elena Rybakina at the US Open 2026Elena Rybakina at the US Open 2026: every match result, wins over Osaka, Zheng and Gauff, her f…
First roundThea Frodin6–3, 6–2Win
Second roundJessica Bouzas Maneiro6–2, 6–4Win
Third roundYuliia Starodubtseva7–6(6), 6–3Win
Fourth roundNaomi Osaka6–1, 6–4Win
QuarterfinalZheng Qinwen3–6, 6–1, 6–4Win
SemifinalCoco Gauff3:6, 6:4, 6:4Win
FinalAryna SabalenkaScheduled

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Elena Rybakina - Aryna Sabalenka
US Open 2026 · Final · Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York
September 12, 4:00 p.m. New York…

September 12, 4:00 p.m. New York time - 1:00 a.m. September 13 in Astana

A battle between the reigning and the incoming world No. 1: from Monday the WTA rankings will be led by Rybakina regardless of the final's outcome. The list of legal broadcasters is on the “where to watch” page.

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