Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the Cincinnati Open after a 6-1, 6-4 defeat to Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals Friday. Rybakina was dominant in the opening set and served 11 aces as she wrapped up an impressive win in 1 hour,

Aryna Sabalenka's Cincinnati Open title defense is over. The World No. 1 was eliminated by Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals Aug. 15.

Elena Rybakina defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka, 6-1, 6-4, on Friday (Saturday in Manila) to knock the defending champion out in the quarterfinals of the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open. Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon winner,