Sabalenka out again — loses to Bejlek at Cincinnati WTA 1000

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat to Sara Bejlek at the WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati, losing in two sets in a match that finished after midnight local time. It is another early exit for the Belarusian, who appears to be going through a notable dip in form ahead of the upcoming US Open.