The win ensures Wimbledon champion Swiatek will climb back to world No 2, securing the second seed for the final major of the year at Flushing Meadows, where singles action begins on Sunday.

World number three Iga Swiatek powered to a 7-5 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina to reach the final of the Cincinnati Open for the first time.

Paolini holds three singles titles in her career and secured a WTA 1000 tournament earlier this season at the Italian Open.