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Rybakina Defeats Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to Win First US Open and Secure World No. 1 Ranking

Elena Rybakina won her first US Open title on September 12, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to secure the world No. 1 ranking. The victory marked Rybakina's third Grand Slam championship and demonstrated her composure under pressure.

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Shelton reaches US Open final, one win from ending 23-year American drought

Ben Shelton reaches his first Grand Slam final by defeating Frances Tiafoe, setting up a Sunday title match against Alexander Zverev. The 23-year-old could become the first American man to win a major since 2003 and the first Black American man to win the US Open since Arthur Ashe in 1968.

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Bed at 6:45am: US Open semi-finalists grapple with exhaustion from marathon overnight matches

Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev face exhaustion after competing in some of the latest-finishing matches in US Open history, raising questions about fairness and player welfare as the tournament's semi-finals approach.

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Siniakova and Townsend complete career Grand Slam doubles sweep at US Open

Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend won the US Open women's doubles title, completing a historic career Grand Slam as a partnership. The top seeds defeated American wildcards Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Murphy edges Trump in thriller; Williams ousts Davies for semi-final spot

Shaun Murphy beat Judd Trump 6-5 in a thrilling final-frame quarter-final, while Mark Williams defeated Liam Davies 6-3. Ding Junhui and Ali Carter also advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 English Open. The last-four matches are scheduled for Saturday 12 September.

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Zverev Reaches Third Straight Grand Slam Final After Defeating Khachanov at US Open

Alexander Zverev defeated Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 to reach his third consecutive Grand Slam final and second US Open championship match. The top seed will face either Ben Shelton or Frances Tiafoe in Sunday's final.

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Five-set tennis faces existential threat, but abolishing it would be a grave mistake

The US Open's latest-finishing match reignites debate over five-set tennis. While scheduling needs improvement, eliminating the format would betray the sport's greatest tradition and misunderstand what makes extended matches compelling.

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Sabalenka and Rybakina set for US Open final showdown

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka will contest the US Open women's final on Saturday, September 12. Rybakina reached her first US Open final by defeating Coco Gauff, while Sabalenka advanced past Jessica Pegula. The match marks the first US Open final between the top two seeds since 2013.

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Rybakina defeats Gauff to reach US Open final against Sabalenka

Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to defeat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semi-final, advancing to face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the title match.

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Sabalenka Crushes Pegula to Reach US Open Final, Eyes Historic Third Title

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 to reach the US Open final and move one victory from a third consecutive title. The semi-final featured all four top seeds for the first time since 1975.

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Sabalenka faces Pegula, Gauff takes on Rybakina in US Open women's semi-finals

The US Open women's semi-finals feature the tournament's top four seeds for the first time since 1975, with Sabalenka facing Pegula and Gauff taking on newly crowned world No. 1 Rybakina on Thursday.

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Tiafoe and Shelton's US Open semi-final marks a turning point for black men's tennis

Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton will face each other in the US Open semi-final on Friday, a matchup that carries profound significance for American tennis and black representation in the sport. The winner will reach the first Grand Slam final for an American man since 2003.

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