Rybakina Stuns Sabalenka to Reach Cincinnati Open Semi-Final

Elena Rybakina defeated defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-1, 6-4 to progress to the Cincinnati Open semi-final. Rybakina's impressive serve was pivotal, earning her a first serve win rate of 81% and saving all break points. She now faces Iga Swiatek in a highly anticipated match.

In a stunning display at the Cincinnati Open, Elena Rybakina dismantled defending champion Aryna Sabalenka with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory.

The Kazakh ninth seed's clinical serving performance, including 11 aces, propelled her to her first Cincinnati Open semi-final and set up a clash with Iga Swiatek.

Meanwhile, Swiatek overcame a spirited challenge from Anna Kalinskaya to advance, marking her first WTA 1000 semi-final appearance in over a year.

(With inputs from agencies.)