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Rybakina wins two majors and reaches world No. 1 in 2026
Elena Rybakina had the strongest season of her career in 2026, after winning Wimbledon in 2022.
She won four titles this year, including the Australian Open and US Open.
Those results helped her overtake Aryna Sabalenka and become the 30th woman to reach world No.
1 in the WTA rankings.
Former world No.
1 Tracy Austin said Rybakina’s achievements this year alone made it a Hall of Fame-level season, though she was speaking about possible recognition after Rybakina retires.
Rybakina later withdrew from the WTA Finals for medical reasons, and her season ended after a health setback.
She is expected to return to the WTA Tour next year for her Australian Open title defence.
Elena Rybakina won the Australian Open and US Open in 2026.
She won four titles during the year.
Rybakina dethroned Aryna Sabalenka to become world number one.
She withdrew from the WTA Finals for medical reasons.
Tennis commentators praised her consistency, health and serve-plus-one play.
- Who
- Elena Rybakina.
- What
- She won four titles, including two majors, and became world number one.
- When
- In 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Rybakina won Ningbo and went undefeated at the end of the year, according to Austin.
Rybakina began the year with momentum, according to Austin.
Rybakina won four titles, including the Australian Open and US Open, and became world number one.
Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals for medical reasons.
- Titles in 2026
- Four
- Major titles in 2026
- Australian Open and US Open
- World ranking
- Became world number one
- WTA Finals
- Withdrew for medical reasons
- Prior major title
- Wimbledon, 2022
What people are saying
This year is already a Hall of Fame inductee year, even if it was just this year alone with the two majors and becoming the 30th WTA player to become number one in the world.
I actually think she has been more patient and her serve-plus-one is the most dominant combination on the women’s tour.
Then on top of it she has had her most healthy season, she has been able to play more tournaments.