Rybakina beats qualifier Zheng to reach US Open semis and secure no. 1 spot
Summary
Elena Rybakina beat qualifier Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open semifinals and secure the world No. 1 ranking for the first time. Zheng’s run ended after a strong comeback tournament in New York, while Rybakina said she is focused on recovering and continuing her campaign.
Key Points
- Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen in three sets to advance to the US Open semifinals.
- The win will lift Rybakina to world number one for the first time after the tournament.
- Zheng Qinwen, the Olympic champion, ended a strong US Open run after coming through qualifying.
- Rybakina said she was glad to push through after recovering from injury concerns before the tournament.
