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US Open: Elena Rybakina's New York masterclass ends Aryna Sabalenka's reign

Elena Rybakina took the mantle as the best player in women's tennis when she defeated outgoing world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a clinical 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 performance in the US Open final on Saturday.

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Elena Rybakina seals world No 1 ranking as US Open semi-final spot secured

Elena Rybakina has become the world's number one-ranked women's tennis player for the first time in her career after battling past Qinwen Zheng to reach the US Open semi-finals.

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US Open: Jessica Pegula overcomes Emma Navarro to book Aryna Sabalenka showdown

Jessica Pegula battled past Emma Navarro to reach the US Open semi-finals, setting up another meeting with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

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Sabalenka admits she thought US Open title defence was over after Noskova scare

Aryna Sabalenka feared her US Open title defence was slipping away before she produced a dramatic comeback to edge past Linda Noskova in a thrilling quarter-final at Flushing Meadows.

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Elena Rybakina makes No 1 ranking desire clear ahead of US Open quarter-final

Elena Rybakina has made no secret of her desire to become world No 1 after powering into the US Open quarter-finals without dropping a set.

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Zheng Qinwen stages stunning comeback to knock Iga Swiatek out of US Open

Zheng Qinwen produced another remarkable comeback at the US Open on Monday, recovering from 5-0 down in the opening set to defeat former champion Iga Swiatek and reach the quarter-finals.

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