Rybakina Becomes New World No. 1, Gauff Reaches US Open Semis
10 September 2026, Thursday 12:08Last Update: 10.09.2026 12:08
Elena Rybakina defeated Zheng Qinwen 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 to reach the US Open semifinals.
The victory guarantees Rybakina will become the new World No. 1 when the rankings update next week.
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Coco Gauff staged a dramatic comeback to beat Mirra Andreeva 2–6, 7–6, 6–2 after saving two match points. Gauff and Rybakina will now meet in a blockbuster semifinal at Flushing Meadows.
It is the first time since Wimbledon 2009 that the top four women’s seeds have all reached a Grand Slam semifinal. On the men’s side, Alexander Zverev cruised past Botic van de Zandschulp 6–2, 7–5, 6–1.
Zverev advanced to his third US Open semifinal and set a new German men’s record with 23 Grand Slam match wins in a single season. He will face Karen Khachanov for a place in the US Open final.
