US Open: Elena Rybakina cements her spot as world No 1 by dethroning two-time winner Aryna Sabalenka in New York

Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title on Saturday, defeating two-time champion and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 27-year-old's victory secured her position as the new world No 1 in women's tennis, replacing Sabalenka at the top of the rankings. Sabalenka had been seeking a historic third US Open title but was unable to overcome Rybakina in three sets.