Sara Bejlek upsets Aryna Sabalenka in Cincinnati Open Round of 16
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Sara Bejlek recorded a significant upset over WTA World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Cincinnati Open on August 19, winning in straight sets. Bejlek overcame a break in the first set and won the tiebreaker after falling behind 1-5. Sabalenka, who has not secured a title since the 2026 Miami Open, is now facing scrutiny over her recent performance. She is currently being pursued in the rankings by Elena Rybakina, just 400 points behind. Bejlek will now advance to face Madison Keys in the quarterfinals on August 21.
- •Bejlek earns her first win over a Top 10 player.
- •Sabalenka's ranking hold has weakened amid recent losses.
- •The match took place at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.
- •Bejlek won the tiebreaker after being down 1-5.
- •Bejlek will face Madison Keys in the quarterfinals.
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"20-year-old Sara Bejlek earns her first win over a Top 10 player with an upset of Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets at the Cincinnati Open.
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