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Elena Rybakina moves ahead of Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva to set new season record after triumphing in Ningbo

Elena Rybakina secured her second consecutive Ningbo Open title, becoming the first woman to achieve this feat. In the final on Centre Court, the world number one defeated Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2.

Her path to the victory included wins over Polina Kudermetova (5-0 retired), Katarzyna Kawa (6-1, 3-6, 6-1), and Diana Shnaider (6-3, 7-5).

This win marks Rybakina's fourth WTA Tour title of 2026, placing her ahead of Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva, who both have three wins each. Rybakina's other victories this year include the Australian Open, the Stuttgart Open, and the US Open.

Sabalenka won the Brisbane International, Indian Wells, and the Miami Open, while Andreeva claimed titles at the Adelaide International, Linz Open, and Roland Garros.

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