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Aryna Sabalenka prepares for Cincinnati Masters amid 2026 struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:29 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Aryna Sabalenka prepares for Cincinnati Masters amid 2026 struggles

Summary

Aryna Sabalenka, the top women's seed at the Cincinnati Masters, looks to rejuvenate her season ahead of the US Open. Having faced challenges earlier in 2026 and exiting early in Toronto and Wimbledon, Sabalenka aims to approach the Masters with no expectations. She has a first-round bye and will meet either Talia Gibson or a qualifier in the second round. Recently, she took time off from tennis to reset mentally and physically, expressing a desire to simply compete and enjoy the experience in Cincinnati.

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By the Numbers

•Sabalenka is the top seed at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters 1000.
•She has a first-round bye and will play in the second round.
•The 2026 season has not met her high expectations, with only three titles.
•She recently spent time relaxing in Mykonos before the tournament.
•Sabalenka aims to compete without pressure and enjoy the matches.

Latest Updates

9:29 PMYahoo Sports — No-stress Sabalenka won't fret over lackluster 2026 results

What they're saying

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Aryna Sabalenka was keeping a brave face on Wednesday as she prepped for her final US Open warm-up in Cincinnati, where the former champion is the top women's seed in the ATP-WTA Masters 1000 event.The four-time Grand Slam champion, who has claimed all of her major titles on hard courts, won in Cincinnati two years ago to lay the ground work for her first US Open trophy a few weeks later.
— Yahoo Sports

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