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Newly Crowned No. 1 Rybakina Withdraws From BJK Cup With Injury
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"I won't be able to participate in Billie Jean King Cup this year," new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina posted Sept. 18 after a US Open win; federation cites left Achilles needing two weeks.
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Rybakina beats Gauff to claim world No. 1 and US Open final vs Sabalenka
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— Sep 9, 2026
Elena Rybakina reached the US Open final by overcoming Coco Gauff and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced by defeating Jessica Pegula to chase a third consecutive Flushing Meadows title. The pair will contest a high-stakes showdown that also solidifies Rybakina’s ascent to No. 1 in the rankings next week as Sabalenka seeks to extend her reigning run.
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Zverev Defeats Shelton to Win US Open
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— Sep 8, 2026
At the US Open 2026, Alexander Zverev moved closer to a second Grand Slam title by reaching the semifinals, Elena Rybakina claimed her first US Open semifinal and the world No. 1 ranking, and Coco Gauff advanced after a scare, while Karen Khachanov progressed following Blockx’s retirement. The quarterfinals also highlighted Zverev’s potential final path and the evolving draw as Khachanov and Blockx vie for the other finalist spot.
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Rybakina retires Cincinnati quarterfinal, could become No.1
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— Aug 21, 2026
Elena Rybakina retired hurt in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek, trailing 4-1, potentially delaying her bid to overtake Aryna Sabalenka at No. 1. Swiatek advanced to the semifinals (set to face Jessica Pegula) as Sabalenka’s earlier exit kept the top spot in flux and left Rybakina's title hopes—and health—in focus ahead of the US Open.
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Sabalenka Survives Gibson, Reaches Cincinnati Open Third Round
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— Aug 16, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka survived six match points to defeat Talia Gibson and reach the Cincinnati Masters third round, weathering a tense, wind-affected match. She was joined by Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva, who also advanced, with other top seeds like Swiatek and Gauff continuing their runs in the same event.
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