Elena Rybakina achieved her third Grand Slam victory by defeating the two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set US Open final. With a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, Rybakina ended Sabalenka’s impressive 20-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows. This win also marks Rybakina's rise to the top of the world rankings. Despite facing physical challenges from an ankle injury prior to the event, the 27-year-old athlete successfully added this trophy to her previous wins at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Rybakina expressed surprise at her performance, noting the difficulty of the journey to this achievement. By preventing Sabalenka from securing a third consecutive New York title, Rybakina has solidified her status as one of the most dominant players in contemporary tennis.
Source : The National
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Aussi couvert par : The Japan Times
