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Elena Rybakina Retires During Cincinnati Quarter-Final Against Swiatek

Elena Rybakina struggles with injury and retires from her match against Iga Swiatek in Cincinnati.

21 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Elena Rybakina retired from her quarter-final match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open while trailing 4-1. Rybakina experienced issues with her left heel and was unable to put weight on it, leading to her decision to withdraw from the match.

This match marked a significant moment as Rybakina aimed to replace Aryna Sabalenka as the world number one. However, her injury abruptly halted her progress in the tournament and prevented her from continuing her bid for the top ranking.

The injury and subsequent retirement have raised questions regarding Rybakina's fitness moving forward in the season. The outcome of the match solidifies Swiatek's position as she advances to the next round at the Cincinnati Open.

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