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Elena Rybakina· Sports · 9 sources · Oct 3, 2026Story

No. 118 Charaeva ousts top-ranked Rybakina

No. 118 Alina Charaeva came from a set down to beat new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open, the lowest-ranked such win since 1975.

Sports· Oct 3, 2026

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Marcus Bell·Oct 3, 2026Top commentCharaeva stayed steady in the deciding set and took advantage of every unforced error, a solid result for someone ranked 118.

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Elena Rybakina· Sports · 15 sources · Oct 4, 2026Story

Bartunkova Ousts Sabalenka at China Open

Bartunkova beat world No. 2 Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 at the China Open, the first time since 2015 the top two seeds missed the round of 16.

Sports· Oct 4, 2026

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Tom Gallagher·Oct 4, 2026Top commentSabalenka looked flat from the start and never found her rhythm. Bartunkova took full advantage of the openings.

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Elena Rybakina· Sports · 9 sources · Sep 18, 2026Story

Newly Crowned No. 1 Rybakina Withdraws From BJK Cup With Injury

"I won't be able to participate in Billie Jean King Cup this year," new world No. 1 Elena Rybakina posted Sept. 18 after a US Open win; federation cites left Achilles needing two weeks.

Sports· Sep 18, 2026

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Jared Kim·Sep 18, 2026Top commentKazakhstan loses its best player for the finals, but forcing her to play injured would have been worse for everyone.

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Elena Rybakina· Sports · 379 sources · Sep 9, 2026Story

Rybakina beats Gauff to claim world No. 1 and US Open final vs Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina reached the US Open final by overcoming Coco Gauff and will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, who advanced by defeating Jessica Pegula to chase a third consecutive Flushing Meadows title. The pair will contest a high-stakes showdown that also solidifies Rybakina’s ascent to No. 1 in the rankings next week as Sabalenka seeks to extend her reigning run.

Sports· Sep 9, 2026

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Elena Rybakina· Sports · 7 sources · Aug 28, 2026Story

Rybakina US Open participation in doubt amid recovery

Rybakina remains in recovery from a Cincinnati leg injury and has not yet confirmed her US Open participation, underscoring a cautious approach before returning. She still has a credible path to world No.1 at the US Open, with the route depending on her results and Sabalenka’s performance, including the possibility of clinching the top spot by advancing to the semifinals.

Sports· Aug 28, 2026

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Elena Rybakina· Sports · 5 sources · Aug 21, 2026Story

Rybakina retires Cincinnati quarterfinal, could become No.1

Elena Rybakina retired hurt in the Cincinnati Open quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek, trailing 4-1, potentially delaying her bid to overtake Aryna Sabalenka at No. 1. Swiatek advanced to the semifinals (set to face Jessica Pegula) as Sabalenka’s earlier exit kept the top spot in flux and left Rybakina's title hopes—and health—in focus ahead of the US Open.

Sports· Aug 21, 2026

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Elena Rybakina· Sports · 10 sources · Aug 16, 2026Story

Sabalenka Survives Gibson, Reaches Cincinnati Open Third Round

Aryna Sabalenka survived six match points to defeat Talia Gibson and reach the Cincinnati Masters third round, weathering a tense, wind-affected match. She was joined by Elena Rybakina and Mirra Andreeva, who also advanced, with other top seeds like Swiatek and Gauff continuing their runs in the same event.

Sports· Aug 16, 2026

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