Elena Rybakina had to retire from her quarterfinal match at the Cincinnati Open due to an injury, thus extinguishing her hopes of claiming the world number one spot. As a result, Aryna Sabalenka will maintain her leading position in the rankings. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek has made her way to the semifinals following Rybakina’s withdrawal, while the player now awaits an MRI to evaluate her condition ahead of the US Open.