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Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win US Open title

Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women's singles final on Saturday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match ended with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, giving Rybakina her first US Open crown and third major title. This victory also secured Rybakina's position as the new world number one.

'Desperate' Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina
File photo 'Desperate' Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina Photo: Dawn

Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women’s singles final on Saturday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match ended with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, giving Rybakina her first US Open crown and third major title. This victory also secured Rybakina’s position as the new world number one.

9 outlets, different leads

  • Dawn

    'Desperate' Sabalenka books US Open title clash with Rybakina

  • ESPN

    Against the odds: Rybakina's unexpected US Open title

  • ABC News Australia

    Breaking: New world number one Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka in US Open final

  • BBC News

    Rybakina wins US Open to inflict further pain on Sabalenka

  • The Guardian

    Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to seal dramatic US Open title triumph

  • Sky Sports

    Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win US Open title and cement her rise to No 1

  • Dawn

    Ruthless Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka to capture first US Open crown

  • Business Recorder

    Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to capture first US Open crown

  • Business Recorder

    Sabalenka feels weight of three-peat in US Open final loss

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