Sabalenka loses US Open final, loses WTA No. 1 ranking to Rybakina

Published 13 Sept 2026, 03:24 UTC · Updated 13 Sept 2026, 03:41 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In a three‑set final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on 12 September, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka was defeated by Kazakh Elena Rybakina 6‑4, 5‑7, 6‑2. The loss ended Sabalenka’s 99‑week reign as world No. 1 and gave Rybakina her first Grand Slam title and the top ranking. The match, watched by millions worldwide, highlighted the high stakes of the WTA’s top spot and the pressure on players in major tournaments.

Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.

Who is covering this story

• Center (2): Free Press Journal, Hindustan Times

Sources

• 'What A Disgrace': Fans Slam Aryna Sabalenka After Comments On Elena Rybakina's World No. 1 Ranking Goes Viral Post US Open — Free Press Journal (center)
• Aryna Sabalenka lost more than the US Open final to Elena Rybakina: The 72-hour nightmare that changed everything — Hindustan Times (center)

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