{
  "id": 7065366,
  "title": "Sabalenka destroys racquet, yells at the cameraman after US Open loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/sabalenka-destroys-racquet-yells-at-the-cameraman-after-us-open-loss",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/sport/tennis/us-open/2026-09-13-sabalenka-destroys-racquet-yells-at-the-cameraman-after-us-open-loss/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aryna Sabalenka's US Open dream of completing a historic three-peat was shattered when she lost to Elena Rybakina in a grueling match. Sabalenka's frustration boiled over as she smashed her racquet on the court and became visibly upset after the defeat. Rybakina, on the other hand, celebrated her 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory by acknowledging the crowd and later congratulating Sabalenka on her efforts. The broadcast camera captured Sabalenka's emotional outburst and her subsequent exchange with a cameraperson. Despite the loss, Rybakina secured the top spot in the rankings, wresting it from Sabalenka, who had held the number one position for 99 consecutive weeks. When asked about her new ranking, Rybakina cheekily challenged Sabalenka to beat her 99-week reign atop the WTA rankings.",
  "summary": "After being denied the historic opportunity to complete a historic three-peat at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka smashed her racquet on the court as Elena Rybakina celebrated her 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory just feet away.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Mainichi",
        "title": "Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/elena-rybakina-beats-aryna-sabalenka-to-win-the-us-open-title-and",
        "published": "2026-09-13T02:44:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "US Open: Rybakina beats defending champion Sabalenka to win women's singles crown",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/us-open-rybakina-beats-defending-champion-sabalenka-to-win-womens",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:09:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to win US Open title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/rybakina-stuns-sabalenka-to-win-us-open-title",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:52:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "US Open: How ice-cool Elena Rybakina doused Aryna Sabalenka’s fire",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/us-open-how-ice-cool-elena-rybakina-doused-aryna-sabalenkas-fire",
        "published": "2026-09-13T10:26:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "If I were to hold it inside..: Sabalenka on smashing racquet after US Open loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/if-i-were-to-hold-it-inside-sabalenka-on-smashing-racquet-after-us",
        "published": "2026-09-13T13:12:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}