Rybakina Claims U.S. Open & No. 1 Ranking | Raleigh News

0:00It's September 13th. You're listening to Raleigh News today. AI-powered local news. Elena Ravikina just took home the US Open Trophy beating Arena Savalinka in the finals. This win also means Ravikina officially snatches the number one ranking from Savalinka who held it for a long time. It's a huge moment for Ravikina, especially since this tournament hasn't always been her strongest. This isn't the first time Ravikina has bested Savalinka for a major title this year. She also took down Savalinka at the Australian Open, proving she's a serious contender on hard courts. Ravikina managed to break Savalinka's impressive 19 match winning streak at the US Open, a streak that stretched back to two years ago. The prize money for this win is massive. $5.5 million, making it the biggest payout in Grand Slam history. Ravikina now ties for the most titles on the tour this season with three. Savalinka, meanwhile, took home $2.8 million, but the look on her face showed that the

1:01trophy was what truly mattered. Savalinka was aiming for her third consecutive US Open title. A feat not seen since Serena Williams did it a decade ago. Despite Ravikina not having her best serving day, she put constant pressure on Savalinka with her returns, securing the crucial breaks needed for the victory. This match was the first time the Challenger won in number one versus number two US Open Final in recent history. Ravikina, who represents Kazakhstan, has now won two Grand Slam titles with Wimbledon being her first. She's just one major away from completing a career, Grand Slam. Despite Savalinka's powerful game, Ravikina's calm demeanor and consistent play seem to unnerve her opponent throughout the match.