Sabalenka at risk of losing world No.1 spot after Cincinnati exit

Sabalenka was ousted by 20‑year‑old Czech teen Sara Bejlek in the Cincinnati Masters, falling 6‑7(7‑9), 4‑6. The loss drops her out of the top four for the first time in seven events, and she has not won a title since the Miami Open in March.

After 96 weeks at No.1, Sabalenka faces the possibility of being overtaken by Jelena Rybakina if she reaches the Cincinnati final. The former world champion remains the only player to hold the top spot for that long in the modern era. cricket-ipl.co.za