World No. 2 professional tennis player who won two Grand Slam titles and multiple WTA events.
Why it's trending
via NewsElena Rybakina, a professional tennis player, is trending as she advances deep into the 2026 US Open with a chance to reach world No. 1 ranking.
More on why it's trending
Rybakina is deep in the 2026 US Open, having beaten Naomi Osaka to reach the quarterfinals and sitting one win away from the world No. 1 ranking. She next faces Zheng, making her match one of the tournament's most consequential.
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- usopen.org2026 US Open: Elena Rybakina vs. Naomi Osaka - Round 4 Key Match Preview
Elena Rybakina takes on Naomi Osaka in 2026 US Open fourth-round action on Thursday during the Louis Armstrong Stadium day session.
- espn.comOsaka looks formidable -- can she upset AO champion Rybakina?
Though Naomi Osaka struggled at times Saturday night, she can defy the odds against Elena Rybakina on Monday. Here's how.
- bbc.comUS Open 2026 results: Elena Rybakina makes winning start in race to world number one
Elena Rybakina says she is "motivated" by the race to become world number one but is simply taking things "day by day" after getting her US Open campaign...
- wtatennis.comRybakina shakes off injury concerns, moves past Frodin at US Open
Elena Rybakina was out-aced by 17-year-old wild card Thea Frodin, but delivered a smooth performance in all other areas of the game to win their US Open...
- apnews.comRybakina overpowers Osaka, will face Zheng in US Open quarterfinals with a chance to become No. 1
Elena Rybakina overpowered Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open and is a win away from the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis.
- sports.yahoo.com“Knock Her Off”- Andy Roddick Warns Elena Rybakina of Naomi Osaka’s Unique Challenge at US Open
A few weeks ago, Elena Rybakina looked like she might not even make it to the US Open after a worrying leg injury forced her to retire against Iga Swiatek...
- prizepicks.comNaomi Osaka vs. Elena Rybakina Prediction, Pick for US Open – Monday, September 7
Find our Naomi Osaka vs. Elena Rybakina prediction for the US Open on Monday, September 7, including a PrizePicks tennis pick and match preview.
- ubitennis.netElena Rybakina Crushes Naomi Osaka To Reach US Open Quarter-Finals
Elena Rybakina only lost five games as she knocked out two-time champion Naomi Osaka at the US Open. The Australian Open champion was in sensational form...
- usopen.orgElena Rybakina to face Yuliia Starodubtseva on Saturday at the 2026 US Open
Elena Rybakina, the No. 2 seed, will face Yuliia Starodubtseva, ranked No. 58, in Round 3 at the 2026 Open. Rybakina was upset by Starodubtseva at Roland...
- bbc.comGauff's statement win completes stacked US Open line-up
Coco Gauff powers past teenage star Iva Jovic as the top six seeds reach the US Open women's quarter-finals for the first time in 28 years.