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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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