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Rybakina claims maiden US Open title, ends Sabalenka's reign
Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina won the US Open for the first time, capturing her second Grand Slam title of the year. The victory marks her third Grand Slam championship overall in her career.
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Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan claimed the US Open singles title, securing her maiden victory at Flushing Meadows and ending Aryna Sabalenka's reign at the American major championship.
The triumph extends Rybakina's remarkable 2024 season, during which she has won two Grand Slam titles. Earlier this year, she captured the Australian Open crown, cementing her status among tennis's elite players.
With the US Open victory, Rybakina has now won three Grand Slam championships across her career. Her previous major title came at Wimbledon in 2022, when she captured the women's singles crown at the All England Club.
Rybakina's success this season underscores her emergence as a consistent contender on the Grand Slam stage, combining powerful baseline play with improved consistency under pressure.