Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and Cincinnati Open
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World No. 3 Iga Swiatek will face Elena Rybakina in the semi-final of Cincinnati Open 2025. Rybakina is the favourite to win the clash.
Iga Swiatek outplayed Anna Kalinskaya to reach her third Cincinnati semifinal, where Elena Rybakina -- fresh off a straight-sets win over Aryna Sabalenka -- awaits.
This match feels like a bit of a coin-flip battle, but the coin might be weighted to one side due to the conditions.
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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.
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