The forehand that grazed the sideline, the temple tap to her team, the sprint around the court. All of it pointed to a player in Iga Swiatek who is as composed as she is ruthless.

Well, well, well. Look who’s back from the tennis wilderness. Iga Swiatek just reminded everyone why writing her off was about as smart as betting against a Polish powerhouse with a grudge.

Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz underlined their hard court credentials ahead of the US Open with victories over Jasmine Paolini and Jannik Sinner respectively in the women's and men's singles tournaments at the Cincinnati Open.

Iga Swiatek secured her spot in the Cincinnati Open final against Jasmine Paolini by defeating Elena Rybakina in straight sets, 7-5, 6-3. During the semi-final match on August 18, 2025, Świątek politely requested a camera operator to step back while she changed her top,

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 the French Open in 2024.

Iga Swiatek acknowledges she prefers to play early even in challenging conditions, but suggests that certain adjustments could be done, like giving players "more time to breathe" when the conditions are extremely hot and humid.

Ten seeded players were in action during the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals Aug. 15. Here's how the action unfolded in Mason.

Iga Swiatek cruised into the semifinals of the 2025 Cincinnati Open with an emphatic 6-3, 6-4 win against Anna Kalinskaya of Russia on Friday (August 15).