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Updated September 28, 2026

Tokayev awards Rybakina the Order of Barys, 3rd class

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has awarded Elena Rybakina the Order of Barys, 3rd class, the Akorda press service announced on 28 September. The award was given for outstanding sporting achievements and a major contribution to the development and popularisation of tennis in Kazakhstan. The President congratulated Rybakina on her US Open victory and her status as world No. 1, and noted that after her wins children are signing up for tennis sections in large numbers. "Three Grand Slam victories will remain in the annals of tennis forever," Tokayev said. Rybakina thanked the head of state for his support and attention to the development of tennis in Kazakhstan and said she is proud to represent the country on the international stage. She received the award before leaving for Beijing, where the WTA 1000 China Open begins this week.

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Source: Акорда, sportarena.kz, Sports.ru

Tournament

Elena Rybakina at the US Open 2026Elena Rybakina at the US Open 2026: every match result, wins over Osaka, Zheng, Gauff and Sabal…
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 Sabalenka6:4, 5:7, 6:2Win

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