World No 1 Elena Rybakina’s Road to the US Open Title

Elena Rybakina has officially claimed the world number one ranking. We look at her path to this historic achievement. Following her victory at the US Open, Rybakina secures the top spot in the rankings. This latest win marks her third Grand Slam title, further cementing her position as the dominant force in women's tennis after her successful campaign at the Australian Open earlier in 2026. The championship match was a grueling test of endurance, lasting over two hours and 21 minutes. We analyze the key moments from the final and discuss what this means for the rest of the tour as the new world number one begins her reign at the top of the sport. Subscribe for weekly tennis analysis and let me know in the comments which player you think will challenge her next.