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Elena Rybakina moves ahead of Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva to set new season record after triumphing in Ningbo

Elena Rybakina is the champion in Ningbo once again. Rybakina, who recently snatched the world number one ranking from Aryna Sabalenka, wasted little time in…

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Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:35 AM

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Elena Rybakina won the Ningbo Open, taking the 2026 season lead with four WTA Tour titles.
Rybakina defeated former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 in Sunday's final.
The victory moved Rybakina ahead of Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva, who each hold three titles.

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Elena Rybakina secured her fourth WTA Tour title of 2026 by defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 in the Ningbo Open final on Sunday. The victory establishes a new season record, moving the world number one ahead of Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva, who each have three tournament wins this year.

Rybakina also became the first woman in tournament history to win back-to-back Ningbo Open titles. Her successful title defense in Ningbo adds to her 2026 trophy haul, which includes victories at the Australian Open, the Stuttgart Open, and the US Open.

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Elena Rybakina moves ahead of Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva to set new season record after triumphing in Ningbo

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