Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinal on September 11, 2026, to advance to the women's final against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. Rybakina moved to world No. 1 after a September 9 quarterfinal victory.
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Elena Rybakina is headed to the U.S. Open semifinals and to the top of the women’s tennis rankings.
Coco Gauff sets up US Open semifinal with Elena Rybakina after saving two match points against Mirra Andreeva.
Coco Gauff rallies to reach the US Open semifinals against new women's No. 1 Elena Rybakina AP News
Elena Rybakina ensured that she will be the new women’s World No.1 next week after reaching the US Open semifinals.
Watch the full match highlights of the US Open semi-final between Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff.
Elena Rybakina overpowers Coco Gauff in a fierce US Open semifinal to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
Elena Rybakina beats Coco Gauff and will play Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open women's title AP News
Second seeded Kazakh comes from set down to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to decider