Sara Bejlek rallies to reach Cincinnati semi-finals over Madison Keys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Sara Bejlek advanced to the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters by defeating Madison Keys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5). After a challenging start, Bejlek turned the match around, breaking Keys early in the final set and overcoming a deficit in the tiebreaker. This win follows her impressive fourth-round victory against world number one Aryna Sabalenka. Bejlek’s victory marks a strong debut at the Cincinnati event, where she will next face either Coco Gauff or Marta Kostyuk.
- •Bejlek defeats Keys in the quarter-finals of Cincinnati Masters.
- •Match score was 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5).
- •Bejlek previously beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka.
- •Next opponent for Bejlek will be either Coco Gauff or Marta Kostyuk.
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Giant-killer Bejlek overhauls Keys to reach Cincinnati semi-finals
"Sara Bejlek rallied to reach the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Friday, beating Madison Keys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/5).
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