Aryna Sabalenka's Cincinnati Open title defense is over. The World No. 1 was eliminated by Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals Aug. 15.

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from the Cincinnati Open after a 6-1, 6-4 defeat to Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals.

Aryna Sabalenka squandered an early break point against Elena Rybakina in the opening game, a missed opportunity that ultimately proved costly for the tournament’s top seed