Elena Rybakina WINS the US Open: New world No 1 dethrones racquet-smashing Aryna Sabalenka in electric three-set battle in New York

Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set match to win the US Open title in New York. The victory elevated Rybakina to world No. 1 in women's tennis, though the Kazakh player noted she could not yet fully celebrate the ranking achievement while focused on the tournament. Sabalenka, known for her on-court intensity, was unable to overcome Rybakina in what was described as an electric contest.