Elena Rybakina

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Tennis · WTA Finals

Gauff and Noskova win on the WTA Finals’ opening day

Gauff defeats Pegula 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2 after Noskova’s straight-sets win over Kostyuk. Both winners begin Group 1 at 1-0.

Updated November 11, 2026 · Published November 8, 2026

Tennis · Tokyo

The world No. 1 withdrew before their quarterfinal. Leylah Fernandez moves into a semifinal against lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova.

Published October 30, 2026

US Open · Queens

Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton in four sets. Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three. Both leave New York with a second major of 2026.

Updated September 19, 2026 · Published September 17, 2026