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4 outlets 10 reports Published Sep 12, 2026

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Elena Rybakina dazzles at Flushing Meadows to win match point and be crowned the US Open women's champion. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Elena Rybakina dazzles at Flushing Meadows to win match point and be crowned the US Open women's champion.S1 S2

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Reaction to Elena Rybakina becoming the US Open Champion for the first time in her career

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Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

Elena Rybakina dazzles at Flushing Meadows to win match point and be crowned the US Open women's champion.

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Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

Elena Rybakina dazzles at Flushing Meadows to win match point and be crowned the US Open women's champion.

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Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

Elena Rybakina dazzles at Flushing Meadows to win match point and be crowned the US Open women's champion.

Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

United States

4 outlets 10 reports Published Sep 12, 2026

The brief

Elena Rybakina dazzles at Flushing Meadows to win match point and be crowned the US Open women's champion. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Elena Rybakina dazzles at Flushing Meadows to win match point and be crowned the US Open women's champion.S1 S2

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Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

All About US Open: Rybakina crowned champion as Sabalenka melts down

Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

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Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

All About US Open: Rybakina crowned champion as Sabalenka melts down

Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

Sabalenka stunned as world No.1 crowned champion

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