Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev are eliminated from the Cincinnati Open. Sabalenka, the world number one, loses in straight sets to Czech player Sara Bejlek, ending the tournament run for the top-seeded women’s player.
Bejlek’s victory comes after Cincinnati scheduling is affected by rain, with play delayed before the match. Yahoo Sports reports the match is decided in a tight first set tiebreak and a second-set break, with Bejlek recording a 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 win. Other outlets describe the result as a shock straight-sets defeat.
In men’s play, multiple reports say French Open champion Alexander Zverev is knocked out at the Cincinnati Open, reaching only the fourth round. Across the coverage, the key theme is that both tournament leaders exit earlier than expected, while Coco Gauff advances to the quarterfinals.
