Tennis Mailbag: A Cloud Hangs Over Alexander Zverev’s Breakout Season The sport still doesn’t know how to handle the two-time major winner and the allegations made against him. Sports Illustrated · Sep 16
Aryna Sabalenka’s U.S. Open Racket Smash Wasn’t Pretty. She Deserves Her Fine, but Not the Criticism. It’s not easy to lose with grace. U.S. Open runner-up Aryna Sabalenka would know a thing or two about that. Sports Illustrated · Sep 16
Gen Z tennis star Elena Rybakina turned down 15 colleges to keep playing tennis—now she’s a U.S. Open champion and no. 1 in the world U.S. Open champion Elena Rybakina turned down college and changed her citizenship to make her tennis dreams come true. Now she’s earning $11.4 million. Fortune · Sep 15
From influencers to brutal finishes, US Open 2026 was worst grand slam in recent memory Despite the drama on the court, the poor condition of Arthur Ashe Stadium was just one problem among many The Guardian - UK · Sep 14
50 Parting Thoughts From the 2026 U.S. Open Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev took home the hardware, while influencers and high ticket prices dominated the conversation at Flushing Meadows. Sports Illustrated · Sep 14
Djokovic's drop in rankings marks 1st time since 2002 no member of the Big 3 in top 10 Novak Djokovic's ranking drop signifies a significant shift in men's tennis. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal retired, ending their dominant era. This marks the first time in decades the 'Big Three' are absent. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz face injury concerns, impacting consistency. Elena Rybakina now leads the women's rankings… The Economic Times · Sep 14
World’s top tennis players call truce in prize-money battle with grand slams Players have announced they are stopping their 18-month campaign of agitating against the grand slam tournaments The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
Elena Rybakina joins elite with US Open title but questions remain over coach New world No 1’s relationship with her previously banned coach, Stefano Vukov, remains under spotlight despite her rise to the top The Guardian - UK · Sep 13
School Assembly News Headlines, September 14, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day India's semiconductor industry is witnessing a surge in funding, with half of it being raised since 2025. During the recent BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Modi held talks with President Marcos Jr of the Philippines. In the realm of global economics, Russian President Putin introduced a new insurance model for the… The Economic Times · Sep 13
Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win US Open, becomes world No. 1 Elena Rybakina secured her third Grand Slam title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka. This victory also propelled Rybakina to the world number one ranking. Sabalenka was unable to defend her US Open crown in the final match. Rybakina's powerful groundstrokes proved decisive in the three-set contest. The Kazakh player expressed her… The Economic Times · Sep 13
Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win US Open title after rise to world No1 Rybakina claims third Grand Slam crown and denies Sabalenka ‘three-peat’ Evening Standard · Sep 13
U.S. Open 2026 Women’s Final: Elena Rybakina Defeats Aryna Sabalenka, Secures Place As World No. 1 Rybakina, who took over the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis just days ago, secured her place atop the sport with her defeat of Sabalenka. Sports Illustrated · Sep 12
Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to seal dramatic US Open title triumph Elena Rybakina battled to a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka to succeed her rival as the US Open champion The Guardian - UK · Sep 12
Elena Rybakina dethrones Aryna Sabalenka at US Open to cement best-in-the-world status Rybakina will be anointed as the new world No 1 after claiming her first US Open crown The Independent UK · Sep 12
The Guardian - UK · Sep 12 Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win US Open for first time – as it happened The new No 1 underlined her status as the best player in the world by ending the two-time defending champion’s reign with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory
The Independent UK · Sep 12 Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina meet for another major title in the US Open final Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will finish the Grand Slam season the way it started
Fortune · Sep 12 IBM launched limb tracking at this year’s U.S. Open – and it’s scoring every tennis player’s serve for fans to see This marks the first time IBM has launched a limb-tracking feature at a Grand Slam tennis tournament.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 12 U.S. Open 2026 Women’s Final: Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina’s Rivalry Heats Up The best two players in the world will meet for an 18th time in a blockbuster final in New York.
Evening Standard · Sep 12 Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina start time and how to watch US Open final today Top two-ranked women collide for final Grand Slam of year
The Economic Times · Sep 11 Sabalenka sets up US Open final against Rybakina as No. 1 ranking slips away Aryna Sabalenka powered past Jessica Pegula to reach her third straight US Open final, where she will face Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka is seeking a third consecutive title at Flushing Meadows, but Rybakina has already secured the No. 1 ranking after Sabalenka held the position for 99 straight weeks.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 Sabalenka and Rybakina resume epic rivalry at US Open after switch at No 1 Rybakina will top rankings after tournament as pair continue to meet one another in grand slam finals
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 US Open tennis finals, the Manchester derby and Solheim Cup – follow with us Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Elena Rybakina ends Coco Gauff’s US Open bid to set up Aryna Sabalenka final American hearts were broken for a second time when Rybakina came from a set down to sink Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Epic US Open final set up after Elena Rybakina defeats Coco Gauff IN FULL
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat Coco Gauff and book US Open final with Aryna Sabalenka Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and book a US Open championship showdown with two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka