# Rybakina Defends Ningbo Crown

> World No. 1 Elena Rybakina wins her first title as world No. 1 at Ningbo Open 2026.
- Title: Rybakina Defends Ningbo Crown · Tennis Majors | Shortify
- Summary: World No. 1 Elena Rybakina wins her first title as world No. 1 at Ningbo Open 2026. Elena Rybakina defended her Ningbo Open title against Leylah Fernandez to…
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- Published: 2026-10-25T10:45:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rybakina, fernandez, ningbo open, wta, tennis, world no 1, 2026, sports
## Rybakina wins Ningbo title
Elena Rybakina beat Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 to defend her Ningbo crown as world No. 1.
## Rybakina's 2026 season
Her fourth title of the season puts her alone at the top of the tour in 2026.
## Rybakina's career milestone
This is Rybakina's 15th title and 53rd match win of the season.
## Rybakina's thanks
Rybakina thanked Ningbo, her team, and the crowd for their support during the tournament.
## Key takeaway

Elena Rybakina defended her Ningbo Open title against Leylah Fernandez to become world No. 1.