Iga Swiatek faces Elena Rybakina in the Cincinnati Open 2025 semi-final. Swiatek leads their WTA head-to-head 5–4 in a closely fought rivalry.

Iga Swiatek of Poland celebrates after beating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 7-5, 6-3 during Day 11 of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.( via AFP) Iga Swiatek, World No. 3 delivered a commanding performance,

Rybakina fired 11 aces throughout the match, earning an impressive 81% of points on her first serve, while saving all five break points she faced as she secured her fifth win over Belarusian Sabalenka in 12 meetings.