Jasmine Paolini just pulled off another one of those matches that makes you wonder if she’s secretly part machine, part tennis wizard. The Italian powerhouse clawed her way past Veronika Kudermetova in a Cincinnati Open semi-final that had more ups and downs than a roller coaster designed by someone with serious commitment issues.

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.