Coco Gauff loses US Open semifinal to Rybakina, new world No. 1
Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to clinch the world No. 1 ranking.
Elena Rybakina overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open women's semifinal on Friday night, clinching the world No. 1 ranking. The crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium favored Gauff, the only American woman in the tournament, chanting her name throughout the match.
Gauff won her first grand slam title at Arthur Ashe three years ago and remains beloved there, but Rybakina's steady strength proved decisive. Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final.
- 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
- Match score
- Arthur Ashe Stadium, 2023
- Gauff's first grand slam
- Elena Rybakina, world No. 1
- New ranking
Why it mattersRybakina takes over the world No. 1 ranking, reshaping women's tennis's elite tier.
AustraliaAustralian tennis fans following the US Open see a new dominant force emerge at the top of the women's game.
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