Elena Rybakina Claims WTA No. 1 After US Open Quarterfinal Win
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Updated · WTA Tennis · Sep 10
Elena Rybakina Claims WTA No. 1 After US Open Quarterfinal Win
3 articles · Updated · WTA Tennis · Sep 10
Summary
Elena Rybakina will rise to World No. 1 when the rankings update on Sept. 14, with her US Open quarterfinal victory over Zheng Qinwen clinching the top spot.
The 27-year-old will replace Aryna Sabalenka, who had held No. 1 since October 2024 for 107 weeks, after Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also fell short in the race.
Rybakina becomes the first player from Kazakhstan — man or woman — to top the rankings and the 30th woman in WTA history to reach No. 1.
Her ascent follows a strong 12 months that included the 2026 Australian Open title, the 2025 WTA Finals crown and a record $5.235 million payout, plus more than 350 aces this season.