Shock on Hard Courts: When Favorites Fall The Cincinnati Open has thrown up some unexpected results this week, with none more surprising than the top seeds crashing out of the tournament.
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka's loss to Sara Bejlek was a major upset, while Alexander Zverev's exit at the hands of Tommy Paul sent ripples through the men's draw.
Sabalenka's defeat was particularly jarring given her recent dominance. Ranked world number one and with four Grand Slam titles under her belt, she had been almost unstoppable for months.