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World number three Iga Swiatek powered to a 7-5 6-3 win over Elena Rybakina to reach the final of the Cincinnati Open for the first time.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 2022 All England winner Rybakina – who had swept past world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals – started brightly. <\/p>\n
However, reigning Wimbledon champion Swiatek was always in control after recovering an early break in the opening set.<\/p>\n
“That was a tough match,” said the Polish third seed. “At the beginning it was pretty crazy, we played so fast that sometimes we couldn’t even run to the second ball. <\/p>\n
“I was there to play with intensity and good quality and I am super happy with the performance.<\/p>\n
“It will be super tough in the final. I will have to prepare tactically but I will focus on myself and try to continue the work I have been doing.”<\/p>\n
Swiatek, 24, will face either Italy’s Jasmine Paolini or Russian Veronika Kudermetova in Monday’s final.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n