Jasmine Paolini, who has never beaten Iga Swiatek in five attempts, said she is confident about her chances in the Cincinnati Open final. While Paolini beat Veronika Kudermetova, Swiatek beat Rybakina in semifinals.

Iga Swiatek continued her strong summer by defeating Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the final of the Cincinnati Open, where she will face Jasmine Paolini, a 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3 winner against Veronika Kudermetova.

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.