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Elena Rybakina needs just one more victory at the US Open to overtake Aryna Sabalenka as the new women's world No. 1.
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Elena Rybakina swept past Naomi Osaka on Monday evening to move within touching distance of the women's world No. 1 ranking. The victory, achieved in straight sets, leaves the Kazakh star just one win away from dethroning Aryna Sabalenka at the summit of the WTA standings.
Sabalenka, however, has no intention of relinquishing her position quietly. The reigning champion has advanced further in the US Open, setting up a collision course that could decide who holds the top ranking when the dust settles in New York.
For Rybakina, the equation is simple - win once more and the No. 1 spot is hers. Whether Sabalenka can do enough on her own run to deny that outcome adds a compelling subplot to the closing stages of the tournament.
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