Elena Rybakina produced an excellent performance at the Cincinnati Open, beating World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to reach the semi-finals. She ended Sabalenka’s eight-match winning streak in Cincinnati. The 26-year-old dropped only five games against the Belarusian star in the quarter-finals.

Rybakina produced a high-quality display on the court on Friday (August 15) as she served efficiently and completely overpowered Sabalenka in every aspect of the game. She hit 11 aces and hit just one double fault, while Sabalenka had five break-point opportunities, didn’t convert one, and hit just four aces.

Rybakina took total control of the match, especially in the first set, winning 6-1. Sabalenka came out in the second set and ensured her serve was not broken until the sixth game

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