Rybakina closer to No. 1 after overpowering Osaka

By www.espn.com - TOP Sep 7, 2026 | 7:34 PM

Elena Rybakina is one win away from the No. 1 ranking in women’s tennis after she overpowered Naomi Osaka on Monday afternoon at the US Open, registering a 6-1, 6-4 victory in a matchup of power-hitting Grand Slam champions in Louis Armstrong Stadium.