Sara Bejlek

Bejlek, the sensation from Cincinnati inspired by Nadal: "Since I was little, he was the one who motivated me the most." Photo: Getty Images
WTA Sara Bejlek

Bejlek, the Cincinnati sensation inspired by Nadal: "Since I was little, he was the one who motivated me the most"

Andrés Tomás - 22 Aug 2026 | 11:14

The Czech player, after defeating Sabalenka, came back against Keys to reach her first semifinals of a WTA 1000.
 

Bejlek claims the victory of her life and breaks down in the interview: “I am lost for words.” Source: Tennis Channel
WTA Sara Bejlek

Bejlek in shock after defeating Sabalenka: "I have no words.."

Fernando Murciego - 20 Aug 2026 | 07:26

The player was left speechless during the on-court interview after securing the most significant victory of her career. The most human side of a player who had been dreaming of a night like this her whole life.

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

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

Fernando Murciego - 20 Aug 2026 | 06:15

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.