Rybakina Is No. 1 — But Sabalenka and Gauff Aren’t Done Yet

#ElenaRybakina #ArynaSabalenka #CocoGauff Elena Rybakina is officially the new World No. 1 — but the battle at the top of women's tennis is far from over. After defeating Aryna Sabalenka in both the Australian Open and US Open finals, Rybakina has taken over the top spot and ended Sabalenka's 99-week reign at No. 1. But Sabalenka is still chasing. Coco Gauff is still in the fight. And rising star Mirra Andreeva is closing the gap. With the China Open beginning September 30, Rybakina, Sabalenka, Gauff and the rest of the WTA's elite are preparing for another crucial stretch of the season. So is this the beginning of the Rybakina era? Or has the real battle for the future of women's tennis only just begun? In this video, TENNIS IQ breaks down Rybakina's rise to No. 1, Sabalenka's challenge, Coco Gauff's position in the race, and why the next few tournaments could reshape the WTA hierarchy. Subscribe to TENNIS IQ for tennis analysis, rivalries, player psychology, major stories and the forces shaping professional tennis. #WTA #Tennis #WTA2026 #WomensTennis #TennisIQ