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World No.2 Rybakina retires from Cincinnati clash with Swiatek
- On Aug 20 in Mason, Ohio, Elena Rybakina retired during the first set of her Cincinnati Open quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek due to a left-ankle injury.
- Trailing 1-4, 40-40, Rybakina took a medical timeout to address her left ankle, returned to the court, but retired after attempting 1 serve.
- With top seed Aryna Sabalenka losing to Sara Bejlek, the 27-year-old Rybakina could have risen to 1 in the rankings by reaching the final.
- Swiatek, the defending champion, has reached at least the semifinals in her last 4 appearances in Cincinnati, including a victory over Rybakina last year.
- Swiatek continues her title defense as the Cincinnati Open draw remains open following the retirement of her opponent.
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"I felt scared... Then I felt sorry" - Iga Swiatek gives alarming reaction to Elena Rybakina's injury & withdrawal from Cincinnati Open
Iga Swiatek has delivered an alarming reaction to Elena Rybakina's unfortunate mid-match retirement during the pair's quarterfinal clash at the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
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Elena Rybakina stops playing during first set of quarterfinal vs. Iga Swiatek at Cincinnati
Elena Rybakina stopped playing during the first set of her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open.
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right6Center15Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
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C 56%
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