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Elena Rybakina’s career ranking rise in focus as she claims the WTA year-end number one spot

Elena Rybakina has officially clinched the women's singles year-end top ranking for the 2026 season. She secured the achievement during the Pan Pacific Open by defeating her compatriot Yulia Putintseva in straight sets with scores of 6-2 and 6-3.

This milestone comes on the heels of her Australian Open victory earlier in the year.

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