Rybakina’s Cincinnati quarter-final retirement ends her bid to overtake Sabalenka for No 1.
Sabalenka fell to Bejlek in Cincinnati, and Rybakina can still challenge for world No. 1.
Sabalenka’s No. 1 lead is shrinking as Rybakina reaches the Cincinnati quarter-finals.
Eala’s fans are becoming a bigger factor, and her opponents are feeling the pressure more each week.
Sabalenka rebounded in Cincinnati with a swift win, easing pressure in the race for world No. 1.
Sabalenka dominated Wang Xinyu, set a WTA record, and now faces Sara Bejlek in Cincinnati.
Rybakina leads the Race again after Canadian Open results, with Sabalenka second and Eala 15th.
Rybakina can still challenge Sabalenka for No 1, but Cincinnati leaves her needing a perfect week.
Sabalenka opened in Cincinnati with a win and now faces Wang Xinyu with No 1 pressure on her.
Swiatek beat Rybakina in Toronto, lifted her 12th WTA 1000 crown, and rose again in the rankings.
