Which player retired in the women’s quarterfinals at the 2026 Cincinnati Open?

Elena Rybakina retired in the women’s quarterfinals at the 2026 Cincinnati Open.

Rybakina was the second seed and reached the quarterfinal stage before retiring. Her retirement had a ranking consequence: Aryna Sabalenka retained the WTA No. 1 singles ranking after the tournament.

The event’s draw records identify Rybakina’s quarterfinal result as a retirement rather than a completed straight-sets or three-set victory. That distinction is important because a retirement can affect both the match record and the surrounding tournament narrative.

Other withdrawals and retirements also appeared in the women’s draw, including Belinda Bencic in the second round and Elina Svitolina in the third round. Those results occurred earlier and are not the quarterfinal retirement asked about here.