Rybakina's Stunning Serve Powers Her to Cincinnati Semis

Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka with a strong performance at the Cincinnati Open, advancing to her first semi-final. Rybakina, who boasted 11 aces, will face Iga Swiatek. In the men's event, Carlos Alcaraz progressed to the semis after edging out Andrey Rublev in a three-set contest.

Elena Rybakina displayed exceptional form at the Cincinnati Open, defeating defending champion Aryna Sabalenka with a commanding 6-1 6-4 score, thus advancing to her first semi-final at the tournament.

Rybakina, known for her powerful serves, secured her seventh career triumph over a top-ranked opponent. She notched 11 aces and maintained an impressive 81% success rate on her first service, successfully fending off all five break points from Sabalenka.

In the men's circuit, Carlos Alcaraz reached the semi-finals after a challenging three-set victory over Andrey Rublev. Despite committing several errors, Alcaraz's mental resilience prevailed, as he capitalized on Rublev's errors to secure his place in the next round.

(With inputs from agencies.)