Rybakina stuns Osaka as Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati
Rybakina's impressive form continues at Canadian Open
Elena Rybakina demonstrated her resurgence by defeating Naomi Osaka at the Canadian Open, advancing further in the tournament. Elsewhere at the same event, multiple top players faced mixed fortunes as Sabalenka and Norrie exited in the last 16, though Norrie mounted a dramatic comeback to save match point during his stay in Montreal. The competition has also seen rising talent Alexandar Eala overcome an ankle injury to secure victory against McNally.
Sinner withdrawal and emerging challengers
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, citing that he is not yet ready to compete following a knee issue. His absence comes as other players continue to make their marks on the tour. Jack Draper has spoken about overcoming adversity, suggesting that reaching rock bottom can be a catalyst for improvement. Meanwhile, Arthur Fery is preparing to step up to Masters level following an impressive Wimbledon run, and emerging star Jodar is on the verge of achieving a record for the fastest rise into the top 10 rankings.
Today's tennis headlines
- Rybakina comeback knocks Osaka out of Canadian Open — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Jack Draper: ‘When you reach rock bottom like that you can come back up again’ — theguardian.com
- Arthur Fery ready to test himself at Masters level after Wimbledon run — theguardian.com
- Jodar on verge of smashing record for fastest rise to top 10 — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Vondrousova’s antics put tennis doping tests in spotlight – a far cry from football’s view | Tumaini Carayol — theguardian.com
- World number one Sinner to miss Cincinnati Open — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- No. 1 Sinner (knee) withdraws from Cincinnati — espn.com
- ‘I’m not ready to compete’: Jannik Sinner pulls out of Cincinnati Open — theguardian.com
- Sabalenka and Norrie exit Canadian Open in last 16 — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Eala overcomes ankle injury to defeat McNally — espn.com
- I started pickleball in my 50s. Here are my beginner tips – and the best gear – to get on the court — theguardian.com
- Norrie saves match point in superb Montreal fightback — feeds.bbci.co.uk