Overview

• Jasmine Paolini defeated Veronika Kudermetova 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-3 in the Cincinnati WTA 1000 semifinal to reach her third Masters 1000 final of the season.
• She will challenge world No. 3 Iga Swiatek in the title match, entering as an underdog against an opponent who holds a 5-0 head-to-head record and has yet to drop a set in Ohio.
• World No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced in straight sets over Terence Atmane to set up a men’s final clash with Carlos Alcaraz, renewing their fourth title-match meeting of 2025.
• Italy’s strong showing continues with Paolini in the women’s final, Sinner in the men’s final and doubles specialists Lorenzo Musetti and Lorenzo Sonego contesting the doubles crown.
• Both singles finals take place late Monday in Cincinnati, and Paolini remains active in doubles alongside Sara Errani as she pursues a second title of the week.