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Rybakina overcomes Sabalenka to win US Open title

Aryna Sabalenka rolled into New York two weeks ago as the No. 1 player in the world and the two-time defending US Open champion. Over the course of those two weeks, leading up to Saturday’s final, Elena Rybakina claimed Sabalenka’s No. 1 ranking, halted her US Open run, and reduced her to a seething, racket-smashing … The post Rybakina overcomes Sabalenka to win US Open title appeared first on…

Rybakina overcomes Sabalenka to win US Open title

Elena Rybakina emerged victorious in the US Open final, defeating Elena Sabalenka, who had been the world's No. 1 player and two-time defending champion. The 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 win marked Rybakina's first Grand Slam title and her second WTA Finals title. Rybakina, who took Sabalenka's No. 1 ranking during the fortnight leading up to the match, dominated the final set, accumulating 103 points to Sabalenka's 90.

Sabalenka acknowledged the difficulty of controlling her emotions in the final of a Grand Slam but remained apologetic. The intense rivalry between the two players, who are considered the finest in women's tennis, culminated in a hard-fought battle.

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