U.S. Open: Elena Rybakina ends Qinwen Zheng's run, becomes new women's No. 1 with win in quarterfinal

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Elena Rybakina in action against Qinwen Zheng during a Women's Singles quarterfinal match on Day Eleven of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Flushing, NY. (Photo by Simon Bruty/USTA via Getty Images)
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Wuhan Open Loses Rybakina and Gauff as Withdrawals Pile Up
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Qinwen Zheng disagrees with what has been said about her as she reaches China Open quarter-finals
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Zheng derrota a Svitolina y mantiene vivo el sueño de una campeona local en Pekín
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Zheng and Sun Showcase the Potential of China's Future in Beijing
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Kim Clijsters explains why she isn’t worried about Aryna Sabalenka despite latest early exit
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Alex Eala Gets Good News Ahead of 2026 Wuhan Open
Before the 2026 Asian Games, there were fears that Alex Eala would get sanctioned by the WTA for skipping the 2026 China Open.Eala decided to represent the Philippines in Japan rather than participate in a mandatory WTA tournament. She was facing a $10,000, but the Philippine Tennis Association appealed on her behalf.The current World No. […] The post Alex Eala Gets Good News Ahead of 2026 Wuhan Open appeared first on HEAVY.
Tsitsipas advances to Shanghai Masters second round and Hurkacz lines up Djokovic
SHANGHAI (AP) — Two-time major finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas beat qualifier Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 in the Shanghai Masters first round on Thursday, continuing his slow climb back up the ATP rankings.Tsitsipas reached a career-high No.
Alexandra Eala suffers setback before the Wuhan Open has even started as the seedings are confirmed
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Andreeva beats Alexandrova to reach China Open semifinals and next faces Bartunkova
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The full new ATP top 10 rankings with changes for Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur after Beijing final
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Elise Mertens reacts after beating ‘annoyed’ Iga Swiatek to reach the semi-finals in Beijing
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Pekín, 9 oct (EFE).- La belga Elise Mertens (n.19) derrotó este viernes a la polaca Iga Swiatek (n.9), campeona en 2023 y octava favorita, por 7-6(0) y 6-3 y alcanzó las semifinales del Abierto de China, después de haber eliminado también a la estadounidense Coco Gauff (n.4).
Serena Williams’ coach sends emotional message to Coco Gauff after she withdraws from the Wuhan Open
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Shanghai Surprise: Hubert Hurkacz ousts Novak Djokovic
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