Rybakina Ascends, Zheng Stuns in US Open Drama

2026-09-08 · Tennis Trade

Rybakina Surges Toward Top Ranking

Elena Rybakina continued her impressive run at the US Open with a commanding victory over Naomi Osaka, moving significantly closer to clinching the world No. 1 ranking. The Kazakhstani star's dominant performance demonstrated her current form as several contenders advanced through the quarterfinal stage at Flushing Meadows.

Zheng's Remarkable Comeback Stuns Swiatek

In one of the tournament's most dramatic encounters, Zheng Qinwen orchestrated an improbable comeback against Iga Swiatek, recovering from a 5-0 deficit in a set to secure a stunning victory. The Chinese player's resilience highlighted her unexpected but impressive championship run. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz cruised through his quarterfinal with ease, while the United States secured three men's quarterfinal spots, including a comfortable win from Ben Shelton. Aryna Sabalenka also advanced past Taylor Townsend, adding to the American contingent's disappointment.

Off-Court Tensions Mount

Beyond the court, discussions intensified over influencer presence at the Open, with Wimbledon signaling plans to take a stand against such participation in future tournaments.

Today's tennis headlines

Rybakina closer to No. 1 after overpowering Osaka — espn.com
Andreeva helps injured Potapova during 3-set win — espn.com
'Happy' Alcaraz cruises to quarterfinals at Open — espn.com
Shelton coasts as U.S. puts 3 into men's quarters — espn.com
Sabalenka into US Open quarters over Townsend — espn.com
Wimbledon set to take stand against influencers — espn.com
📱 Inside the influencer controversy at US Open — espn.com
Zheng Qinwen's improbable run at the US Open — espn.com
Rybakina sweeps past Osaka to close in on number one ranking — feeds.bbci.co.uk
Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 down — feeds.bbci.co.uk
US Open tennis 2026: Rybakina brushes aside Osaka, Zheng stuns Swiatek, and more on day nine – as it happened — theguardian.com
US Open: What next for Iga Swiatek? — feeds.bbci.co.uk