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Rybakina reaches #1 as Gauff completes epic semis line-up
Wednesday, 9 September, 2026
Reaction to Elena Rybakina becoming world number one for the first time in her career and ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99 week reign at the top of the rankings. There's also reaction to another gripping victory for Coco Gauff meaning the top 4 women's seeds are all through the semis at the same Slam since Wimbledon 2009.Plus, after the latest finish in US Open history with Ben Shelton beating Carlos Alcaraz we discuss absurdly late finishes from a player welfare and fan experience point of view.Timecodes00'07: Reaction to Elena Rybakina becoming the new World Number One 02'10: Can you compare Rybakina to Sharapova? 02'34: How will Rybakina compare to Sabalenka as World No.1? 04'29: Is this significant change in the Women's game? 05'49: Is there an obligation to become more extroverted in a top position? 07'08: Coco Gauff speaks to the court after fighting back from a set down to make the semi-finals. 09'05: Reaction to Coco Gauff making the last four. 13'52: Reaction to the last four in the Women's semi finals. 15'22: Elena Rybakina speaking to the media after her victory. 18'33: Reflections on the dramatic night session between Carlos Alcaraz & Ben Shelton. 21'50: Ben Shelton speaking to the media after the match. 22'57: Is Ben Shelton the man to take the title? 25'16: Who are late matches worse for? 26:31: How can you change the schedule?
