{
  "id": 7066956,
  "title": "Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to win US Open title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/rybakina-stuns-sabalenka-to-win-us-open-title",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T05:52:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/rybakina-stuns-sabalenka-to-win-us-open-title/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elena Rybakina secured her second major title of the 2026 season by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final. The 27-year-old Kazakh, who had been unsure of her fitness due to an ankle injury, staged a remarkable comeback to claim her second grand slam victory in New York. Rybakina had been plagued by doubts at Flushing Meadows, having never progressed beyond the fourth round in the tournament before 2026. However, her powerful serve and groundstrokes proved decisive as she advanced to the final, overcoming Zheng Qinwen and Coco Gauff in straight sets. In the match, Rybakina combined her attacking play with solid defensive skills, putting pressure on the four-time major champion. The world number one struggled with injuries and pressure, ultimately succumbing to a double fault on a crucial break point in the first set. Sabalenka, who had been seeking her first US Open title after three consecutive finals, expressed her disappointment but vowed to improve in the future. Rybakina's triumph marks a significant breakthrough in her career, leaving her just one French Open title away from achieving a career Grand Slam.",
  "summary": "Elena Rybakina stunned Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open, completing a remarkable turnaround after doubts over her fitness and years of disappointment at Flushing Meadows. As reported by BBC Sport on Sunday, the 27-year-old Kazakh produced a powerful display to claim her second major title of an outstanding 2026 season, despite arriving in New Read More:…",
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      {
        "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",
        "title": "Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to win US Open title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/rybakina-stuns-sabalenka-to-win-us-open-title-7071546",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:44:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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"
      }
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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."
}