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Elena Rybakina tops Naomi Osaka to reach US Open quarter-finals

Elena Rybakina advanced toward the world number one ranking with a straight-sets win, BBC News reports.

Updated Sep 7, 2026 · 22:48 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1 6-4 to advance to the US Open quarter-finals.[BBC News]
  • Rybakina will claim the world number one ranking for the first time if she wins her upcoming match.[BBC News]
  • The 66-minute victory featured 29 winners and seven aces from Rybakina.[BBC News]

Key facts

  • Elena Rybakina beat Naomi Osaka 6-1 6-4 to reach the US Open quarter-finals.[BBC News]
  • Rybakina will attain the world number one ranking if she wins her next match, regardless of Aryna Sabalenka's finish.[BBC News]
  • The match ended in 66 minutes, with Rybakina recording 29 winners and seven aces.[BBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether Rybakina will win her quarter-final match and successfully secure the top ranking remains to be determined.[BBC News]

Sources

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