The Cincinnati Open witnessed thrilling matches as top-ranked Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner secured their spots in the semifinals after overcoming tough challenges on Saturday.
Swiatek continued her impressive form with a hard-fought victory over Mirra Andreeva, extending her winning streak to 15 matches. She will now face third-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets.
Sinner made history by becoming the first Italian man in the Open era to reach the Cincinnati semifinals after defeating Andrey Rublev in a three-set battle. He expressed his satisfaction with his performance, especially in challenging windy conditions.
Swiatek and Sabalenka are set to clash in the semifinals, with Swiatek holding a favorable head-to-head record against the two-time Grand Slam winner. Both players acknowledged each other's strengths and hard work, setting the stage for an intense encounter.
In the men's draw, Alexander Zverev emerged victorious against Ben Shelton to set up a semifinal showdown with Sinner. Zverev, the only former champion remaining in the draw, will look to maintain his dominance over Sinner, having won their last four meetings.
Frances Tiafoe advanced to the semifinals following Hubert Hurkacz's retirement due to injury. Tiafoe will face Holger Rune, who secured a convincing victory over Jack Draper.
On the women's side, Jessica Pegula secured her first semifinal berth in Cincinnati after a hard-fought win over Leylah Fernandez. She will take on Paula Badosa, who defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in straight sets.
The stage is set for exciting semifinal matchups at the Cincinnati Open, with players eager to showcase their skills and battle for a spot in the final.
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