“It’s a lot of work, a lot of nerves”: Rybakina’s relief as the new queen of tennis
Aquiles Cornejo
13 September, 2026
This Monday, Elena Rybakina will wake up as the US Open champion and world No. 1 for the first time in her career. Many would wake up exhilarated or frantic. She, on the other hand, will wake up relieved. “It’s