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Iga Swiatek called for a camera operator to stop filming her during her Cincinnati Open semi-final clash with Elena Rybakina. The Polish star went on to secure a comfortable victory in a contest spanning over an hour and 38 minutes, booking her spot in the final to take on Jasmine Paolini.
IGA SWIATEK brushed off a bizarre joke from an interviewer following her Cincinnati Open semi-final success. Swiatek, 24, beat Elena Rybakina in straight sets to reach the Cincinnati Open final
Sinner retired with apparent illness in the first set of Monday's Cincinnati Open final against Alcaraz after digging a 5-0 deficit. Sinner remained on the court for the trophy ceremony and addressed his condition while speaking with the crowd. He didn't offer specifics, but said that he "didn't feel great."
Iga Swiatek is into her maiden Cincinnati Open final, having showcased incredible spirit to defeat an inspired Elena Rybakina. Given the way the match started, many would be forgiven for being stunned by the end result.
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.
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Iga Swiatek has showcased her class by returning to form in a phase where, historically, she has had a mixed record. The 24-year-old went through a lean patch of more than 12 months after winning
Iga Swiatek left the fans inside the Cincinnati Open centre court in stitches as she got candid about the brutally hot temperatures. The searing heat has been a talking point at this year’s tournament, with several players retiring mid-match. Some have thrown up on court, while Arthur Rinderknech collapsed earlier this week.
Still only 24 years of age, Swiatek continues to carve out an incredible career, which two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep has kept a close eye on. In an interview with Antena Sport, Halep said: “I don’t watch much tennis, but from time to time, I do tune in to matches.
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