# Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win US Open title and cap rise to No. 1

https://mins.news/en/item/56201

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-12 22:50 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://bit.ly/4yrzrHI

> Elena Rybakina claimed her first US Open championship by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday, capping her ascent to the top spot in women’s tennis.

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