First Glimpse of Elena Rybakina as World No. 1

Elena Rybakina kicked off her first week as the new WTA World No. 1 this Monday, a historic achievement following her third Grand Slam title victory at the US Open on Saturday.

The 27-year-old Rybakina is the first Kazakhstani tennis player, male or female, in singles or doubles, to reach the top of the world rankings. To commemorate the milestone, Rybakina was presented with the Chris Evert WTA World No. 1 Trophy in New York.

Beyond lifting the trophy, Rybakina also secured her qualification for the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, where she will return in 2026 as the defending champion. This marks the fourth consecutive season the tennis star will compete in the prestigious tournament.