Elena Rybakina cements status as best player on WTA Tour with U.S. Open win
After beating Naomi Osaka in the 2026 U.S. Open quarterfinals, Elena Rybakina rose to No. 1 in the WTA live rankings. Rybakina put an end to any doubts about who the best player is on the WTA Tour with a 7-6, 6-2 win over Aryna Sabalenka in the 2026 U.S. Open Women's Championship match on Saturday.