Rybakina claims world No 1 spot with three-set US Open win over Zheng Qinwen

Rybakina into semis after 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory Ends Sabalenka’s 99 consecutive weeks at top Elena Rybakina will become the No 1 woman in the world for the first time after orchestrating a supreme recovery to reach the semi-finals of the US Open with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win over the Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen. By becoming just the 30th player in the history of the WTA to reach the No 1 ranking, Rybakina ends Aryna Sabalenka’s extended spell at the top. The Belarusian has held the position for 99 consecutive weeks, the sixth-longest consecutive reign in history, and 107 weeks in total. Continue reading...

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