Giant-killer Bejlek overhauls Keys to reach Cincinnati semi-finals
- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka lost to Czech Sara Bejlek on Wednesday at the Cincinnati Masters, falling 7-6, 6-4 despite leading 5-1 in the opening set.
- The 20-year-old Czech Bejlek secured her first career win over a top 10 opponent, rallying from 4-1 down in the second set to complete the upset. "I lost my words — it feels incredible," Bejlek said.
- Sabalenka's defeat allows Elena Rybakina to potentially claim the top ranking by reaching the Cincinnati Open final. Bejlek advances to face Madison Keys in the quarter-finals.
- American Tommy Paul battled back to defeat top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the men's draw. The German took a 4-2 third-set lead before Paul rallied to win four straight games.
- Paul emerged from a nearly 90-minute rain delay to save a match point, overcoming Zverev's 14 aces and nine double faults. He advances to face Italian Flavio Cobolli, who defeated Spain's Rafael Jodar.
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Giant-killer Bejlek overhauls Keys to reach Cincinnati semi-finals
The 20-year-old Czech backed up her fourth-round win over world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a determined victory over fifth-ranked Keys, a former Australian Open champion who won the title in Cincinnati in 2019. Bejlek got off to a slow start, trailing 0-3 on the way to dropping the first set, but rode a wave of momentum shifts into the final four where she'll face either fourth-seeded Coco Gauff or Marta Kostyuk. The youngster broke first i…
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Aryna Sabalenka’s Cincinnati Open campaign ended in stunning fashion as the world No.1 contender succumbed to Sara Bejlek in the fourth round, 7-6(7), 6-4, amid visible frustration that sparked controversy on court. The loss marks a significant setback for Sabalenka, who has not clinched a title since her triumph at this year’s Miami Open and now faces the looming threat of relinquishing her top ranking. Tensions flared during the match when Sab…
At the Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament, 20-year-old Czech Sara Bejlek (WTA 35th) earned a surprise victory on Wednesday when she defeated world number one Arina Sabalenka.
A big surprise at the tennis masters in Cincinnati! Sara Bejlek has thrown the big favourite Aryna Sabalenka out of the tournament in the eighth final. After the sensation, the 20-year-old was ranked after words. The world leader has already finished in the eighth final in Cincinnati. Surprisingly, Aryna Sabalenka was beaten by the only 20-year-old Czech Sara Bejlek in two sets (6:7, 4:6). For Sabalenka another sporty setback after having to can…
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