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  "id": 6524606,
  "title": "Rybakina ends Zheng’s run to reach US Open semis, secure No. 1 ranking",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/rybakina-ends-zhengs-run-to-reach-us-open-semis-secure-no-1-ranking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T01:59:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/10/rybakina-ends-zhengs-run-to-reach-us-open-semis-secure-no-1-ranking/234639"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen in a three-set match at the US Open, securing her first-ever top ranking and a semi-final clash with Coco Gauff. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, the world's top seed, faced Dutch veteran Botic van de Zandschulp. Rybakina's win came just by reaching the semis, even if Zheng Wu continued her winning streak. Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, saved two match points in a grueling 2-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-2 victory over Russian 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK, Sept 10 — Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen’s spirited US Open run with a three-set victory on Wed...",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rybakina beats Zheng to reach US Open semis and secure no 1 spot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rybakina-beats-zheng-to-reach-us-open-semis-and-secure-no-1-spot",
        "published": "2026-09-09T21:54:44.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Gauff beats Andreeva to reach US Open semifinals in comeback win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/gauff-beats-andreeva-to-reach-us-open-semifinals-in-comeback-win",
        "published": "2026-09-09T22:08:01.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/rybakina-books-us-open-semi-against-gauff-secures-no-1-ranking",
        "published": "2026-09-10T00:40:23.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Gauff draws on Tiafoe inspiration to fight back into US Open semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/gauff-draws-on-tiafoe-inspiration-to-fight-back-into-us-open-semis",
        "published": "2026-09-10T02:05:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "With No. 1 ranking secured Rybakina eyes more grand slam glory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/with-no-1-ranking-secured-rybakina-eyes-more-grand-slam-glory",
        "published": "2026-09-10T02:27:01.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Zverev passes Van de Zandschulp test to reach US Open semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/zverev-passes-van-de-zandschulp-test-to-reach-us-open-semis",
        "published": "2026-09-10T02:48:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Zverev cruises past van de Zandschulp into US Open semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/zverev-cruises-past-van-de-zandschulp-into-us-open-semis-6543143",
        "published": "2026-09-10T04:35:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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