Sabalenka advances easily while Medvedev struggles in Cincinnati
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:44 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka swiftly reached the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open, defeating Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 in just 54 minutes. Sabalenka, who did not face a break point, will next play Sara Bejlek. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev, the fourth seed, lost to Brandon Nakashima after failing to convert three match points, resulting in a final score of 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-1. Medvedev displayed visible frustration, breaking his racquet and committing 51 unforced errors throughout the match.
- •Sabalenka defeated Wang Xinyu in 54 minutes.
- •Medvedev lost match after leading and having match points.
- •Sabalenka will face Bejlek for a spot in the quarters.
- •Medvedev committed 51 unforced errors in the match.
- •Rybakina must reach the final to challenge Sabalenka's ranking.
- 6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Sabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat
- 6:44 AMBBC Sport — Sabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat
"Aryna Sabalenka needs just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations boil over after he misses three match points in surprise defeat.
"Aryna Sabalenka needs just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations boil over after he misses three match points in surprise defeat.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:44 AMSabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat
Aryna Sabalenka needs just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations boil over after he misses three match points in surprise defeat.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 6:44 AMSabalenka breezes through as Medvedev loses cool in defeat
Aryna Sabalenka needs just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations boil over after he misses three match points in surprise defeat.
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