Rybakina Claims Top Ranking at US Open | Pro Tennis News

Elena Rybakina just shattered records, seizing the world No. 1 ranking after a gutsy three-set US Open quarterfinal win over Qinwen Zheng — and she’s now one step closer to her third Grand Slam title. With this victory, she ends Aryna Sabalenka’s 99-week reign at the top and delivers her best-ever US Open performance. Down 0-6 in the first set, Rybakina clawed back with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 win, breaking Zheng in the ninth game to clinch match point. Already crowned Wimbledon and Australian Open champion, Rybakina now eyes the US Open crown — and with the pressure of being No. 1, s...