Swiatek to face Paolini in Cincinnati final

Iga Swiatek advances to the Cincinnati Open final after defeating Elena Rybakina, setting up a showdown with Jasmine Paolini in a repeat of last year's French Open final. Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, secured a 7-5 6-3 victory over Rybakina. Paolini overcame Veronika Kudermetova in a tough match to earn her spot in the final. The Cincinnati Open final between Swiatek and Paolini is set for Monday night.