{
  "id": 7061676,
  "title": "US Open: Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to seal third major and cement No 1 spot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/us-open-ruthless-rybakina-dethrones-sabalenka-to-seal-third-major-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T04:49:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/09/13/us-open-ruthless-rybakina-dethrones-sabalenka-to-seal-third-major-and-cement-no-1-spot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elena Rybakina staged a dominant performance to defeat defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final, clinching her third Grand Slam title and securing the world number one ranking. The Russian-born Kazakh athlete overcame an ankle injury concern to claim the victory, adding to her Australian Open triumph this year and Wimbledon success in 2022. Rybakina's composure under pressure and powerful groundstrokes proved too much for Sabalenka, who had maintained a 20-match winning streak at the New York tournament. The match, held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, showcased the prowess of the top two-ranked players, with Sabalenka showing late aggression but ultimately failing to match Rybakina's level. The 27-year-old Rybakina expressed gratitude to the supportive crowd and thanked the fans for creating an enjoyable atmosphere at the tournament.",
  "summary": "Elena Rybakina delivered a devastating display to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 win in the US Open final on Saturday, earning a third Grand Slam crown to accompany her ascent to world number one. The Russian-born Kazakh's icy composure on the grand stage helped her snap Sabalenka's 20-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows and denied the Belarusian…",
  "key_points": [
    "Elena Rybakina defeats defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in US Open final",
    "Russian-born Kazakh athlete clinches third Grand Slam title and world No 1 ranking",
    "Match held at Arthur Ashe Stadium, showcasing top two-ranked players' prowess"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This victory cements Rybakina's status as the world's top player, marking a milestone in her career with a third major title won this year, solidifying her dominance over Sabalenka.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "US Open 2026: Elena Rybakina claims her third Grand Slam title in New York",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/us-open-2026-elena-rybakina-claims-her-third-grand-slam-title-in-new",
        "published": "2026-09-13T01:17:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "US Open: Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to seal third major and cement No 1 spot",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/us-open-ruthless-rybakina-dethrones-sabalenka-to-seal-third-major-and-7066889",
        "published": "2026-09-13T04:49:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}