Iga Swiatek booked her place in the Cincinnati Open final for the first time after defeating Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday, August 17, 2025.The world No. 3 had a slow start in the

Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 to book a title clash with Jasmine Paolini.

Iga Swiatek outplayed Anna Kalinskaya to reach her third Cincinnati semifinal, where Elena Rybakina -- fresh off a straight-sets win over Aryna Sabalenka -- awaits.

Iga Swiatek’s comeback victory against Elena Rybakina showcased how effective the Pole is on serve. Swiatek won 78 per cent of her first serve points, while also triumphing on 56 per cent of her second serve points. The Pole also saved three of the four break-points she faced on serve.

By beating Rybakina and making the Cincinnati title match, Swiatek improved to 6,753 ranking points in 2025 - the only player with more points is Aryna Sabalenka, who stands at 7,610. After the Pole, Coco Gauff comes at third spot with 4,944 points and the American is the next in line to secure a Riyadh ticket.

Aryna Sabalenka's Cincinnati Open title defense is over. The World No. 1 was eliminated by Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals Aug. 15.

This Friday, the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati continues in Ohio. On the schedule, the quarterfinals of the 2025 edition in the singles draw will take place. Starting at 5 PM, Iga Swiatek will face Anna Kalinskaya.

Lindsay Davenport suggested during her match commentary that the Cincinnati Open scheduling favored Iga Swiatek more than Elena Rybakina, and she did not find it fair.