Elena Rybakina has secured a spot in the U.S. Open semifinals. She achieved this by defeating Zheng Qinwen with a score of 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. This win guarantees Rybakina will become the new No. 1 in the WTA rankings, ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99-week stay at the top.

Rybakina's next match is scheduled for Thursday, where she will face either Coco Gauff or Mirra Andreeva. The other semifinal match will be between Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula.

The new rankings will be released on Monday, confirming Rybakina's position as No. 1.