Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury
- On Aug 20 in Mason, Ohio, Elena Rybakina retired during the first set of her Cincinnati Open quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek due to a left-ankle injury.
- Trailing 1-4, 40-40, Rybakina took a medical timeout to address her left ankle, returned to the court, but retired after attempting 1 serve.
- With top seed Aryna Sabalenka losing to Sara Bejlek, the 27-year-old Rybakina could have risen to 1 in the rankings by reaching the final.
- Swiatek, the defending champion, has reached at least the semifinals in her last 4 appearances in Cincinnati, including a victory over Rybakina last year.
- Swiatek continues her title defense as the Cincinnati Open draw remains open following the retirement of her opponent.
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