NewzElena Rybakina advanced to the US Open semifinals and secured the World No. 1 spot in the women's tennis rankings following a three-set victory over Zheng Qinwen in New York. After dropping the first set, the Australian Open champion orchestrated a comeback, defeating the Olympic champion 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 on Wednesday.
The victory guarantees Rybakina will ascend to the top of the WTA rankings for the first time in her career. Her ascent to the No. 1 position also brings an end to Aryna Sabalenka's 99 consecutive weeks at the top of the rankings. With this win, Rybakina moves forward to face her next opponent in the tournament semifinals.
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