World number three Iga Swiatek powers to a 7-5 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina to reach the final of the Cincinnati Open for the first time.

Third seed Iga Swiatek beat Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 on Sunday to reach her first Cincinnati Open final. The Pole had her hands full in the early stages of the 98-minute match but took advantage of a sudden dip in Rybakina's form to win four consecutive games and wrap up the first set before easing through the second.