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The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

3 outlets 4 reports Published Sep 12, 2026

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Elena Rybakina capped her impending rise to the No.1 ranking with a three-set victory over two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Elena Rybakina capped her impending rise to the No.1 ranking with a three-set victory over two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.S1 S2

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The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina capped her impending rise to the No.1 ranking with a three-set victory over two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

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The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina capped her impending rise to the No.1 ranking with a three-set victory over two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

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The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina capped her impending rise to the No.1 ranking with a three-set victory over two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.

The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

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3 outlets 4 reports Published Sep 12, 2026

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Elena Rybakina capped her impending rise to the No.1 ranking with a three-set victory over two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Elena Rybakina capped her impending rise to the No.1 ranking with a three-set victory over two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.S1 S2

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The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

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The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

The best rivalry in women’s tennis: Celebs in the stands as new world No.1 thwarts Sabalenka

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