Elena Rybakina Beats Zheng to Reach US Open Semifinals and Move to No. 1 in the Women’s Rankings
- Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday, guaranteeing Rybakina the world number 1 ranking and ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign.
- Rybakina entered the Open needing only a semifinal appearance to surpass Sabalenka, while Zheng, a 2024 Olympic gold medalist, reached the quarterfinals following a dramatic comeback after elbow surgery.
- Struggling with sun and shadows in Arthur Ashe Stadium early on, Rybakina conceded a 5-3 lead to Zheng but regained momentum, rolling through the second set in 38 minutes.
- Reaching the Open semifinals for the first time, Rybakina advances to face an opponent while Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka meets Jessica Pegula in the other semifinal at Flushing Meadows.
- Rybakina stated her objective is to win the tournament, noting she needs to focus on her game and recover for the upcoming challenge in New York.
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The native of Kazakhstan made an important leap in her career by classifying the semifinals of the American Open.
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Noticias ao MinutoElena Rybakina first qualified for the U.S. Open semi-finals after two hours and 14 minutes. Kazakhstan thus became the new number one in the world ranking.
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Elena Rybakina rises to No. 1, will face Coco Gauff in US Open semis
No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina reached the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time and also secured the No. 1 world ranking by rallying for a 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over China's Qinwen Zheng on Wednesday in New York. Rybakina will next face 2023 U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff, who overcame a frigid start to
Elena Rybakina beats Zheng to reach US Open semifinals
NEW YORK — Elena Rybakina is headed to the U.S. Open semifinals and to the top of the women’s tennis rankings. Rybakina edged Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday, guaranteeing she will become No. 1 in the WTA rankings. The Australian Open champion will face No. 4 Coco Gauff or No. 5 Mirra Andreeva […]...Keep on reading: Elena Rybakina beats Zheng to reach US Open semifinals
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