Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat
Elena Rybakina denied Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title on Saturday, punctuating her rise to world number one with a victory over the player she's replacing at the summit.She had been vying to become just the third woman, after Chris Evert and Serena Williams, to win three straight US Open titles.
Elena Rybakina denied Aryna Sabalenka a third consecutive US Open title, defeating the world number one 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the championship match. Rybakina, who had already secured the number one ranking by reaching the semi-finals, claimed her third Grand Slam title. She previously won Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open in January.
Sabalenka, unable to find words, acknowledged her defeat, expressing that she didn't expect such a result at the tournament. She stated that she wished she could have performed better in the match. Despite a brief lead, Rybakina overpowered Sabalenka, who served aggressively but was unable to secure any breaks. The Belarusian player was praised for her excellent play, highlighting her powerful serve and solid techniques.
Sabalenka, on the other hand, expressed her disappointment, admitting that Rybakina was simply a better player that day.
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