# Elena Rybakina One Win From Year-End No. 1

> Elena Rybakina needs one win in Tokyo to claim year-end world number one ranking.
- Title: Elena Rybakina One Win From Year-End No. 1 · UBITENNIS
- Summary: Elena Rybakina needs one win in Tokyo to claim year-end world number one ranking.
- Keywords: elena rybakina, wta, ningbo, tokyo, year-end world number one, grand slam, UBITENNIS
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/can-elena-rybakina-secure-year-end-world-number-one-in-tokyo
- Author: Tony Fairbairn
- Published: 2026-10-26T19:53:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elena rybakina, wta, ningbo, tokyo, year-end world number one, grand slam, sports
## Rybakina's Path to No. 1
Elena Rybakina is one victory away from year-end world number one ranking after winning Ningbo.
## Ningbo Title Boost
Rybakina defeated Leylah Fernandez in Ningbo final to claim title and boost year-end ranking hopes.
## Tokyo Challenge
Rybakina gets bye in Tokyo before facing Yulia Putintseva or Maria Sakkari in first round.
## Alternative Path
If Rybakina loses Tokyo, she can still reach year-end number one via WTA Finals in Indian Wells.
## Key takeaway

Elena Rybakina is one victory away from year-end world number one after winning Ningbo.