Rybakina defeats Sabalenka as the new number one in the US Open final as well.

Elena Rybakina won the US Open women's singles final on Saturday, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match.

Prior to the start of the final, Rybakina was already assured of claiming the world number one ranking, regardless of the match's outcome.

By defeating the titleholder on the court, Rybakina successfully unseated Sabalenka both in the tournament final and at the top of the global rankings.