Czech teen Sara Bejlek reaches Cincinnati Open semis, upsets world No. 1 Sabalenka

Sara Bejlek, a 20-year-old Czech tennis player, advanced to her first WTA 1000 semifinal at the 2026 Cincinnati Open. Her run included a stunning victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka. The impressive performances pushed Bejlek to a new career-high in the world rankings. Her Cincinnati run builds on earlier success this year, which included a WTA singles title in Abu Dhabi. The young Czech is rapidly establishing herself as a rising force in women's tennis.