{
  "id": 7237571,
  "title": "Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/rybakina-wins-us-open-to-inflict-further-pain-on-sabalenka-7237571",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T21:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/rybakina-wins-us-open-to-inflict-further-pain-on-sabalenka/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elena Rybakina secured her first ever US Open title, defeating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a hard-fought 6-4 5-7 6-2 final. The Kazakhstan player, who clinched the top ranking on Saturday, showcased her unrivaled skill and composure throughout the match, despite Sabalenka's improved groundstrokes in the final set. Rybakina's ice-cool demeanor, contrasting with Sabalenka's explosive nature, proved to be the decisive factor as she broke her rival's serve twice in the third. The 27-year-old acknowledged her surprise at not achieving greater success at the New York event, but her emotional victory highlights her determination to overcome injuries and secure a career Grand Slam.",
  "summary": "Elena Rybakina demonstrated why she is the best women's player in the world by beating two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}