Swiatek Outshines Rybakina to Storm into Cincinnati Open Final
Top seed Iga Swiatek continued her remarkable run in the Cincinnati Open 2025, securing a straight-sets victory over Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in the women’s singles semifinal. The Polish star showcased her trademark consistency and power, winning 7-5, 6-3 to advance to yet another major final.
The opening set saw both players trading heavy baseline shots, but Swiatek’s resilience on crucial points helped her edge past Rybakina in a tight 7-5 battle. In the second set, Swiatek quickly took control, breaking early and maintaining her lead to close it out 6-3.
With this win, Swiatek not only extends her dominance on hard courts but also sets up a thrilling title clash in the Cincinnati final. Rybakina, who had displayed superb tennis throughout the week, struggled with consistency at key moments and couldn’t match Swiatek’s relentless intensity.
This victory further cements Swiatek’s reputation as the player to beat ahead of the US Open, where she aims to carry her momentum onto the Grand Slam stage.
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