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Aryna Sabalenka

Sabalenka crashes in Cincinnati and arrives at the US Open on the brink of disaster. Source: Getty

Sabalenka crashes in Cincinnati and arrives at the US Open on the brink of disaster

Just when it seemed she was starting to take flight after a few months of decline, the Belarusian bids farewell to Cincinnati in the round of 16 against the Czech Sara Bejlek, who is just 20 years old.

Sabalenka predicts where her wedding will be and makes a promise: "It's going to be a really fun party." Source: Getty

Sabalenka anticipates where her wedding will be and makes a promise: "It's going to be a really fun party"

A comfortable victory for the Belarusian allowed her to continue progressing in Cincinnati, although her mind is already starting to think about the ceremony that will take place in a few months with her fiancé.

Aryna Sabalenka smiles again in Cincinnati: “My recipe for getting through tough times is to talk and have fun.” Source: Getty

Sabalenka rises in Cincinnati: "My recipe for overcoming difficult times is to talk and have a good time"

Things in Canada did not go well for Aryna Sabalenka, but now in Cincinnati, they have started a little better. These were the words of the Belarusian after her debut.

Sabalenka and Swiatek, without Grand Slam titles in 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Gauff: an unimaginable ultimatum at the 2026 US Open

What seemed like a Big 3 destined to divide the Grand Titles for years faces the 2026 US Open without any Grand Slam wins this season.

Elena Rybakina, number 1 options in Cincinnati. Photo: gettyimages

Rybakina's calculations to seize the number 1 spot from Sabalenka in the WTA rankings in Cincinnati

We analyzed all possible scenarios in which there would be a change in the number 1 spot of the WTA ranking after the Cincinnati tournament, with Rybakina having a serious chance to take it from Sabalenka.

Aryna Sabalenka speaks in Cincinnati 2026. Photo: gettyimages

Sabalenka explains in Cincinnati the reasons for her crisis

The Belarusian admits that her desperation to win at Roland Garros and Wimbledon took a toll on her and that she is now focusing her career differently.