Sabalenka stunned by Bejlek as slump continues
Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.
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"I totally lost my words. I just keep believing and that was the key today."
— Sara Bejlek , Athlete
Key People
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player who was defeated by Andreeva in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
Elena Rybakina is a Kazakhstani professional tennis player and the 2022 Wimbledon champion.
Flavio Cobolli is an Italian professional tennis player who competed against Zverev in the French Open final.
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.
Madison Keys is an American tennis player and second seed at Eastbourne.
Sara Bejlek is a Czech professional tennis player and ranked 35th in the world.
Tommy Paul is an American tennis player who competed against Francisco Cerundolo in the final at Queen's.
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Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.
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