Having lost in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open in each of the previous two editions, Iga Swiatek looked determined to make it through to the finals this time. Although the former world number 3, Elena Rybakina, put up a strong fight in the first set, Swiatek managed to keep her composure intact in that match to secure a win by 7-5,6-3. With that win, she reached the final of the Cincinnati Open for the first time in her career. In the final, her opponent was Jasmine Paolini, and over here, Swiatek had a clear edge in this duel. Reason?

Iga Swiatek had a 5-0 lead against the Italian in their H2H record. However, Jasmine Paolini got off to a stellar start in this match, winning the first three games within the blink of an eye. But the Pole managed to pull things back on track right

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