Sports · 21 August 2026

Elena Rybakina can become world number one by reaching Cincinnati final

Elena Rybakina has a chance to become world number one if she reaches the Cincinnati Open final. Rybakina's opportunity comes after current world number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a surprise defeat in the fourth round on Wednesday. Rybakina is due to face Iga Swiatek in a notable quarter-final match on Thursday.

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