Rybakina Overpowers Osaka, Will Face Zheng in U.S. Open Quarterfinals with a Chance to Become No. 1

Rybakina tops Osaka, sets US Open quarter-final clash with Zheng

Kazakhstan's Rybakina, who added the Australian Open title to her 2022 Wimbledon crown this year, is into the US Open last eight for the first time in her career. The meeting with 2024 Olympic gold medallist Zheng will carry extra weight. If Rybakina reaches the semi-finals she is assured of supplanting Aryna Sabalenka atop the world rankings, even if the Belarusian wins her third straight US Open title. "Of course I want it," Rybakina said. "I …

Osaka takes major title wait in stride after US Open exit

NEW YORK, Sept 7 : Naomi Osaka's fourth-round U.S. Open defeat on Monday extended her wait for another Grand Slam title, but she put the setback into perspective, saying motherhood and life beyond tennis had changed how she viewed success.The Japanese player won the last of her four major titles at the Austra

Rybakina overpowers Osaka, will face Zheng in U.S. Open quarterfinals with a chance to become No. 1

Elena Rybakina overpowered Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open and is a win away from the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis.

Rybakina reveals desire to become No.1

Elena Rybakina gives her thoughts on the opportunity to claim the world No.1 title.

Elena Rybakina Overpowers Injury-Hampered Naomi Osaka To Reach First US Open Quarterfinal

Elena Rybakina delivered one of the most complete performances of this year’s US Open, overwhelming an injury-hampered Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 in just over an hour to reach the quarterfinals for the first time in her career. Veteran journalist Christopher Clarey pointed to more than just Rybakina’s brilliance in explaining the result.  “Osaka looked hampered […]