ELENA RYBAKINA

Elena Rybakina in white tennis attire and visor prepares to serve, holding a tennis ball and racquet on a tennis court.

With no. 1 in sight, Rybakina staying in the now

By Richard Osborn Kazakhstani star has chance to overtake Sabalenka in Cincy Their rivalry has been brewing for a few years now. But it’s only here, in the dog days of summer, that Aryna...

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner smiling for a photo together

2026 ATP and WTA Season Preview and Predictions

CincinnatiOpen.com breaks out the crystal ball in an attempt to predict the unpredictable. An early look ahead at 2026. By Richard Osborn | 7 min read The sports world has always been fertile ground for a good prediction. Babe Ruth famously called his...

Cincy showdown: Women’s Semifinal Preview

INTO THIRD STRAIGHT SEMI, SWIATEK EYES NEXT STEP By Richard Osborn IGA SWIATEK (POL) VS. ELENA RYBAKINA (KAZ) 1 P.M. | P&G CENTER COURT At 24, the youngest woman in the Open...