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Swiatek Reaches Cincinnati Open Final, Eyes Return to No. 2

Her 7-5, 6-3 win secured qualification for the WTA Finals, with a title victory over Jasmine Paolini poised to restore her to world No. 2.

Aug 17, 2025; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Iga Swiatek (POL) returns a shot against Elena Rybakina (KAZ) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Swiatek rallied from 3-5 down in the first set to beat Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 in a 98-minute semifinal without dropping a set in Cincinnati.
  • The reigning Wimbledon champion booked her first Cincinnati Open final and extended an unbeaten run in sets at the WTA 1000 event.
  • Her victory clinched a spot at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh, marking her fifth straight appearance at the season-ending tournament.
  • Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini, who overcame Veronika Kudermetova in three sets, with a final win set to push her back to world No. 2.
  • The Cincinnati final offers both players a crucial hard-court test ahead of the US Open, which begins on August 24.