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Rybakina won in three sets and will replace Aryna Sabalenka as world No. 1, while Gauff said recent changes to her game are paying off.
On Thursday, American tennis star Coco Gauff saw her U.S. Open title bid end in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in New York.
Gauff entered the semi-final following a strong summer season, having reached her first Wimbledon semi-final, won the Cincinnati title, and advanced to the last four in Toronto.
Analyzing her performance, Gauff said, "I think she played really well," adding that the match "came down to a couple service games of mine in both sets."
With the victory, Rybakina will officially take over as world number one from Aryna Sabalenka on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Despite the exit, the 22-year-old remains optimistic, stating she is "excited to keep putting in the work" as she continues refining her game for future opportunities.