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Elena Rybakina Beats Naomi Osaka to Reach US Open Quarters

9/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the US Open quarterfinals.
The match lasted one hour, six minutes, ending with Rybakina serving an ace.
Rybakina entered without dropping a set at Flushing Meadows and is one win from world No. 1.
Osaka said she was not disappointed and can still become world No. 1 if rivals falter.
During her third-round win, Osaka confronted coach Tomasz Wiktorowski and later apologized.

History

Historical Context

In 2009, as the United States was emerging from a recession that pushed unemployment to a 10 % peak, Serena Williams captured the US Open women’s title, a win that underscored the tournament’s role in accelerating careers. Fifteen years later, Elena Rybakina’s 2024 victory echoed that pattern, putting her one win from the world No. 1 ranking.

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Story summary

Elena Rybakina defeated Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the US Open quarterfinals.
The match lasted one hour, six minutes, ending with Rybakina serving an ace.
Rybakina entered without dropping a set at Flushing Meadows and is one win from world No. 1.
Osaka said she was not disappointed and can still become world No. 1 if rivals falter.
During her third-round win, Osaka confronted coach Tomasz Wiktorowski and later apologized.

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