Rybakina can still challenge Sabalenka for No 1, but Cincinnati leaves her needing a perfect week.
Shelton’s Cincinnati exit revived concerns over the ATP Tour schedule after his Montreal title.
Alcaraz’s US Open status is unclear, with the Laver Cup now a possible next stop.
Alcaraz's injury absence grows, with Spain also losing him for its Davis Cup tie against Chile.
Gauff battled from a set down to beat Samsonova and reach the Cincinnati Open third round.
Mouratoglou says Alcaraz’s comeback timeline leaves him short for the US Open.
Sabalenka opened in Cincinnati with a win and now faces Wang Xinyu with No 1 pressure on her.
Macci says Eala’s Cincinnati clash with Anisimova will be a major learning test in 2026.
Gauff rallied past Samsonova in Cincinnati and now turns to Ann Li with her serve improving.
Rusedski argued Djokovic should be shielded after a brutal Cincinnati Open defeat in hot conditions.
