Elena Rybakina has won her maiden U.S. Open women’s singles title, defeating top seed and two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a three-set thriller.
The victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium marked Rybakina’s third career Grand Slam title and her second major of the year.
With this win, Rybakina officially secures her place as the new world No. 1 in the upcoming WTA rankings.
The defeat ended Sabalenka’s bid to become the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to win three consecutive U.S. Open singles titles.
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