Iga Swiatek Advances to Cincinnati Open Semifinals After Rybakina Withdrawal
Iga Swiatek has advanced to the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open women's singles tournament after her opponent, Elena Rybakina, withdrew due to a left ankle injury.
Cincinnati, OH, August 20, 2026 —
Cincinnati, OH – Iga Swiatek has secured a spot in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open women’s singles tournament. Her advancement comes as a result of her scheduled opponent, Elena Rybakina, withdrawing from the match due to a left ankle injury.
Rybakina’s withdrawal means that Swiatek will proceed to the next round without competing in their quarterfinal match. The specific details regarding the severity or timeline of Rybakina’s injury were not immediately available.
The Cincinnati Open is a key event on the WTA Tour, and the women’s singles semifinals are now set to feature Swiatek. Further information regarding the remaining matches and Swiatek’s next opponent will be made available as the tournament progresses.
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