US Open 2026 results: Elena Rybakina sweeps aside Naomi Osaka to close in world number one ranking
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Key Points:
- Elena Rybakina defeated two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals, moving closer to becoming world number one.
- The second-seeded Kazakh player will face China's Zheng Qinwen in the quarter-finals and can claim the top ranking with a win, regardless of Aryna Sabalenka's performance.
- Zheng Qinwen staged a remarkable comeback from 5-0 down to defeat former champion Iga Swiatek in the fourth round.
- Rybakina expressed determination to achieve the world number one ranking, emphasizing her focus on maintaining strong performance and fighting through her next match.
