After back-to-back semifinal losses over the last two years, Iga Swiatek broke through Aug. 17, beating Elena Rybakina for a spot in the finals.

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

A ruthless Iga Swiatek won 10 of the last 13 games to beat Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 on Sunday and reach her first Cincinnati Open final after losing in the penultimate stage of the U.S. Open tune-up event in each of the last two years.