Rybakina was already guaranteed to become the new world number one following the tournament, but capped that rise in style by taking the title in New York.
Elena Rybakina has won the US Open for the first time, defeating reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka in three sets at Flushing Meadows.
The Kazakh star came through 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to secure the third Grand Sam title of her career.
Rybakina was already guaranteed to become the new world number one following the tournament, but capped that rise in style by taking the title in New York.
The defeat denied Sabalenka a third successive US Open crown, with the defending champion unable to complete her comeback after forcing a deciding set.

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