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Rybakina says heel injury is no concern ahead of US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:37 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Rybakina says heel injury is no concern ahead of US Open

Summary

Elena Rybakina announced she feels good heading into the US Open after recovering from a heel injury that caused her to retire from the Cincinnati WTA semi-final against Iga Swiatek. She practiced over the past week and consulted multiple doctors regarding her condition. Rybakina expressed confidence in her preparations and stated that she prioritizes staying healthy over worrying about rankings. She can become the world No. 1 by reaching the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, but insists that her focus remains on playing one match at a time.

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•Rybakina retired from her Cincinnati match due to a heel injury.
•She began practicing again and feels confident about her recovery.
•Rybakina can reach world No. 1 with a semi-final appearance at the US Open.
•She emphasizes focusing on health rather than rankings.
•Multiple doctors were consulted regarding her injury management.

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8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Rybakina eases injury fears ahead of US Open

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Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are "all good" for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA semi-final last week.After hobbling out of her Cincinnati clash with Iga Swiatek, Rybakina said she didn't play for a week and saw several doctors.
— Yahoo Sports

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