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Kamilla Rakhimova news
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The gist
Kamilla Rakhimova, ranked No. 92, upset No. 27 seed Krejcikova at the 2026 US Open. She now faces world No. 1 Sabalenka in the third round.
Background
Kamilla Rakhimova, a 25-year-old Uzbek player, has been climbing the WTA rankings, reaching a career-high No. 60 in 2024. At the 2026 US Open, she defeated two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova in the first round, marking her first win over Krejcikova and her third consecutive Grand Slam second-round appearance. This sets up a third-round match against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.
How it unfolded
- Aug 30, 2026Rakhimova upset No. 27 seed Krejcikova 7-6(4), 6-2 in the first round of the US Open.
- Sep 3, 2026Sabalenka won her second-round match in 53 minutes, setting up a third-round clash with Rakhimova.
- Sep 4, 2026Rakhimova is scheduled to face Sabalenka in the third round at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- US Open official site highlights Rakhimova's rise and her upcoming match against Sabalenka.
- Analysts
- Analysts note Sabalenka leads 3-0 head-to-head, but their only hard-court meeting was competitive.