Sports · 11 September 2026
New world No. 1 Rybakina beats Coco Gauff to reach US Open final
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Elena Rybakina, who became world No. 1 the day before, defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, securing her place in the US Open final for the first time. Rybakina is the reigning Australian Open champion and will now face Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed and two-time defending champion, in Saturday's final. The women's winner will take home $5.5 million.
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