Elena Rybakina has advanced to the US Open semifinals and will ascend to the world No. 1 ranking for the first time in her career. Rybakina secured her semifinal berth with a comeback victory over Zheng Qinwen, ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the WTA rankings.
Meanwhile, American teenager Coco Gauff also reached the semifinals after a dramatic comeback against Mirra Andreeva. Gauff saved two match points in a thrilling second-set tiebreak before ultimately winning the match 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2. She is set to face Rybakina in the semifinals.
Rybakina Reaches US Open Semis, Secures World No. 1 Ranking; Gauff Survives Scare
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