Rybakina beats Zheng to reach US Open semis and secure no 1 spot
Second seed Elena Rybakina recovered from a slow start and struck 20 winners to break down Zheng Qinwen's resistance.
Second seed Elena Rybakina defeated Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen in the US Open quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-finals and claiming the coveted world No 1 ranking. The Australian Open champion overcame a sluggish start and executed 20 winners as she gradually wore down Zheng's resistance. Olympic champion Zheng, who had to go through qualifying due to a lingering elbow injury, delivered a commendable comeback performance but ultimately fell short.
Rybakina will face either fifth seed Mirra Andreeva or 2023 winner Coco Gauff in the next round, as the rankings are updated after the tournament concludes.
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