Tag: WTA U.S. Open
“Roland Garros is my next goal,” Elena Rybakina targets career Grand Slam after US Open triumph
Key Takeaways
Elena Rybakina declared that "Roland Garros is my next goal" after winning the US Open to claim her third distinct Grand Slam singles title.
Rybakina stated that capturing the career Grand Slam "would mean everything to me" following her three-set victory over Aryna Sabalenka...
“It is a price worth paying for,” Philippine senators rally behind Alex Eala over WTA fine risk
Key Takeaways
Philippine senators and sports officials rallied behind Alex Eala as she faces a potential fine of ten thousand dollars for skipping the mandatory WTA 1000 China Open to compete in the Asian Games.
PHILTA has formally appealed to the Women's Tennis Association for an...
Marta Kostyuk’s first match as a top-10 player is really a test of how she handles Taylor Townsend’s net pressure
Key Takeaways
Marta Kostyuk faces world doubles No. 2 Taylor Townsend in the Guadalajara Open second round after officially debuting as the world No. 10.
Townsend overcame a first-set shutout in the tiebreak to eliminate Tatjana Maria 6-7 (0), 6-3, 6-2 on the Mexcorevy.com court.
Sloane Stephens...
Alex Eala set for Philippine Arena homecoming alongside Manny Pacquiao
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Alex Eala will headline the Alex Eala Live: Game. Set. Celebrate exhibition at the Philippine Arena on December 8 against Indonesia's Janice Tjen.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and celebrities including Piolo Pascual and Anne Curtis will take part in the event before an expected...
“I’m very proud and, yeah, super happy,” Elena Rybakina celebrates US Open title and world number one ranking
Key Takeaways
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday to clinch her first-ever US Open women's singles title.
The victory also saw Rybakina ascend to the world number one ranking following pre-tournament injury concerns.
Elena Rybakina highlighted the broader significance of the title, stating, "it's history for...
Aryna Sabalenka fined following US Open final meltdown
Key Takeaways
Tournament officials finalized the full register of sanctions issued during the US Open.
Aryna Sabalenka was assessed a fine following her singles final defeat against Elena Rybakina.
The penalty was handed down after Sabalenka repeatedly smashed her rackets on Saturday during the championship match.
Disciplinary penalties...
“Just one point at a time,” Elena Rybakina reflects on US Open victory and world number one ranking
Key Takeaways
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win her first US Open title and claim the world number one ranking.
Rybakina highlighted her mental approach under pressure, explaining: "focus on this little details and not uh focus too much ahead about the...
“Do you want to hold it,” Elena Rybakina shares US Open trophy with young fan
Key Takeaways
Elena Rybakina invited a young lemonade stand worker named Emerie to lift the championship trophy, asking, "Do you want to hold it?"
Upon holding the silverware, the ecstatic youngster exclaimed, "Guys I just won."
After learning the girl plays tennis, Rybakina encouraged her future aspirations...
Elena Rybakina claims world number one ranking following US Open triumph
Key Takeaways
Elena Rybakina has claimed the world number one ranking with 9,901 points after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final.
Aryna Sabalenka slipped to second place on 7,875 points, while Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff remained third and fourth.
Elina Svitolina climbed two places...
Elena Rybakina leads WTA Race after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in US Open final
Key Takeaways
Elena Rybakina leads the WTA Race with 7,492 points after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open final.
Aryna Sabalenka sits in second place on 6,485 points following her runner-up finish in New York.
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff each moved up...
