Coverage dated September 6, 2026 to September 13, 2026

US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 8 developments

Elena Rybakina is on top of the tennis world, celebrating her first US Open title and her rise to number one barely more than three weeks after she feared injury would force her out of the final Grand Slam of…

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Developments in this update

8 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Rybakina overpowers Osaka, will face Zheng in US Open quarterfinals with a chance to become No. 1

    Headline from Anchorage Daily News ·

  2. Former champ Gauff holds off Jovic to reach US Open quarter-finals

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  3. Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep three-peat hopes alive in a marathon day at the US Open

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  4. Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women’s No. 1 Elena Rybakina

    Headline from WHEC Rochester ·

  5. Sabalenka, Pegula rally to advance to US Open Semifinals

    Headline from Bismarck Tribune ·

  6. Elena Rybakina beats Coco Gauff and will play Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open women’s title

    Headline from East Idaho News ·

  7. Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  8. Newest

    US Open champ Rybakina on top of world after injury scare

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

6 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

126 articles, oldest first.

  1. Al Jazeera

    Sabalenka through to US Open quarterfinals (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Tennis's two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka into last-eight at US Open after beating Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3.

  2. New York Post

    Naomi Osaka’s US Open run ends at hands of Elena Rybakina as errors catch up to her in Round of 16 (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    This won’t be the year for Naomi Osaka to replicate her past triumphs at the U.S. Open.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Rybakina overpowers Osaka, will face Zheng in US Open quarterfinals with a chance to become No. 1 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Elena Rybakina overpowered Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open and is a win away from the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis

  4. BBC News

    Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking (opens BBC News)

    Published

    BBC News's feed description

    Elena Rybakina sweeps aside two-time champion Naomi Osaka to reach the US Open quarter-finals and close in on becoming world number one.

  5. Triblive

    Elena Rybakina overpowers Naomi Osaka at U.S. Open (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    NEW YORK — Elena Rybakina overpowered Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open and is a win away from the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis.

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    Former champ Gauff holds off Jovic to reach US Open quarter-finals (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Coco Gauff bested rising US star Iva Jovic on Monday to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open for the first time since winning the title three years ago.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Coco Gauff returns to the US Open quarterfinals for the first time since her 2023 title run (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Coco Gauff is back in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since winning the tournament three years ago

  8. The Guardian

    Coco Gauff dismantles Iva Jovic to reach quarter-finals in confident US Open run (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Gauff defeats Jovic 6-1, 6-4 in 80 minutes American has yet to drop a set in New York Andreeva awaits in anticipated quarter-final Coco Gauff continued her serene march through the US Open women’s draw with her most complete performance yet on Monday night, seeing off fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1, …

  9. New York Post

    Coco Gauff, yet to lose a set, riding high into US Open quarterfinals (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    The last time Coco Gauff made it to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open, the young American won the whole dang thing.

  10. Forbes

    2-Time U.S. Open Winner Aryna Sabalenka Remains Alive For 3-Peat (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    And she can maintain her world No. 1 ranking.

  11. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a 3rd straight US Open title (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Aryna Sabalenka kept alive her hopes for a third straight U.S. Open championship by fighting off Linda Noskova 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a thrilling quarterfinal matchup of major champions

  12. BBC News

    Sabalenka fights back to keep US Open defence alive (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.

  13. Al Jazeera

    Sabalenka holds off Noskova to keep US Open three-peat bid alive (opens Al Jazeera)

    Published

    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep alive hopes of a third straight US Open title.

  14. Anchorage Daily News

    Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep hopes alive for a 3rd straight U.S. Open title (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Sabalenka — who needed to win to maintain any hope of keeping the No. 1 ranking — will face either No. 3 Jessica Pegula or No. 26 Emma Navarro on Thursday in the semifinals.

  15. New York Post

    Aryna Sabalenka’s US Open three-peat hopes — and historic tiebreak streak — still alive (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Czechia’s Linda Nosková was not to be underestimated, but Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a three-peat in Flushing is still on.

  16. Triblive

    Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova in U.S. Open quarterfinals (opens Triblive)

    Published

    Triblive's feed description

    NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka thought it was all slipping away. Her U.S. Open title reign and her lengthy hold on the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis were just about gone.

  17. WFMZ Allentown

    Aryna Sabalenka edges Linda Noskova to keep three-peat hopes alive in a marathon day at the US Open (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Aryna Sabalenka thought it was all slipping away. Her U.S. Open title reign and her lengthy hold on the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis were just about gone.

  18. Fortune

    Tennis star Coco Gauff heads into the U.S. Open quarterfinals without having lost a single set—playing with ‘no regrets’ made her more successful (opens Fortune)

    Published

    Fortune's feed description

    Coco Gauff leaves her mistakes in the past, and doesn’t view losses as “opportunities lost.” That mindset put her one step closer to reclaiming the U.S. Open title.

  19. The Guardian

    US Open 2026 quarter-finals: Zheng v Rybakina, Andreeva v Gauff – live (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Rolling updates from the last eight at Flushing Meadows Shelton wins after night of vomit, sweat and home hopes Get in touch: email Katy | And follow us over on TikTok Rybakina has won four of her five meetings with Zheng, including two three-set victories this year .

  20. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Mirra Andreeva vs. Coco Gauff (9/9) FREE LIVE STREAM: Watch US Open quarterfinals online | Time, TV Channel (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published

    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Mirra Andreeva faces Coco Gauff in a US Open women’s singles quarterfinal today, Sept. 9, at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, N.Y.

  21. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Elena Rybakina beats Zheng to reach US Open semifinals and move to No. 1 in the women's rankings (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Elena Rybakina is headed to the U.S. Open semifinals and to the top of the women’s tennis rankings

  22. Anchorage Daily News

    Rybakina beats Zheng to reach US Open semifinals and move to No. 1 in the women’s rankings (opens Anchorage Daily News)

    Published

    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The Australian Open champion will face No. 4 Coco Gauff or No. 5 Mirra Andreeva on Thursday.

  23. Forbes

    Coco Gauff Rebounds To Reach U.S. Open Semis, Elena Rybakina Takes Over World No. 1 (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The other semifinal will feature No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, against No. 3 American Jessica Pegula.

  24. BBC News

    Gauff saves match points to set up Rybakina semi-final (opens BBC News)

    Published

    BBC News's feed description

    Coco Gauff saves two match points to beat Mirra Andreeva and set up a US Open semi-final against incoming world number one Elena Rybakina.

  25. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women's No. 1 Elena Rybakina (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina

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