Sabalenka left heartbroken as new world No.1 ends her US Open reign
Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of winning the US Open for a third consecutive time have been dashed after falling to a three-set defeat against Elena Rybakina.
Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of winning the US Open for a third consecutive time have been dashed after falling to a three-set defeat against Elena Rybakina.
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the US Open final nine months after they did battle at Melbourne Park.
The Kazakh has made history in reaching No.1, and the two could still face off in the women’s final.
Aryna Sabalenka has lost her long held No.1 ranking, as the US Open semi final draws start to take shape.
Only one defending champion will get the chance to keep their title hopes alive, after Carlos Alcaraz was bundled out by American hero Ben Shelton.
It was an extraordinary day for the locals, with Emma Navarro springing an upset to ensure heavy representation for the USA in the quarter-finals.
Aryna Sabalenka looked sheepish as she walked towards the chair umpire to complain about the strong smell coming from the crowd.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency is investigating a pre-US Open promotional party that may land some of the sport’s biggest names in hot water.
It was a tough day for the Aussies at Flushing Meadows, while the top women’s player went to war with a journalist.
Several leading stars had limited media appearances in protest amid a campaign for prize funds to be increased. The campaign has won.