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- WTA Finals 2025: Results (Updated) & Schedule of Play
- Relive the Thrilling Rybakina vs Pegula Battle – Full WTA Finals 2025 Semi-Final Match Report
- WTA Finals Semifinal Preview & Prediction: Sabalenka and Anisimova — Enough Non-Fossil Power to Light Riyadh’s Grid
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Cincinnati Open SF1 2025 – Iga Swiatek Stuns Rybakina with Set Steal and Comeback Brilliance
It was semi-final one at the 2025 Cincinnati Open—a marquee clash between Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina that lived up to the billing. What started as Rybakina’s set to win quickly turned into another showcase of Swiatek’s mental steel and shot-making under fire throughout the game. Iga Swiatek Saves Set, Then Steals It from Rybakina…
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Cincinnati Open WTA Semi-Finals Predictions: Swiatek-Rybakina, Paolini-Kudermetova Set for High-Stakes Showdowns
Swiatek Seeks Fifth Straight Win Over Resurgent Rybakina Iga Świątek’s title chase in Cincinnati pits her against a revitalized Elena Rybakina—arguably the trickiest opponent left in the draw. The Polish world No.3 is riding a 12-1 streak since Wimbledon, including a clinical takedown of Anna Kalinskaya in the quarters. Her recent track record against Rybakina…
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Only American Cincinnati Quarter-Finalist Left Could Not Keep American Hopes Alive: Gauff Crashes Out, Paolini Wins Third In A Row
Two Top-10 Stars Clash Again Coco Gauff and Jasmine Paolini were on a collision course once more, this time in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open 2025. The head-to-head stood dead even at 2-2, but it was the Italian who held the momentum, having won their last two meetings in straight sets—including the Rome final…
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No Defense, No Firepower: Sabalenka Outgunned by Rybakina in Cincinnati
Serve Dominance Sparks Breakthrough Elena Rybakina delivered a clinic in hard-hitting tennis, dismantling defending champion and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6–1, 6–4 in front of a captivated Cincinnati crowd. The Kazakh’s serve was nothing short of lethal—she smashed 11 aces, defended all her service games, and saved every one of Sabalenka’s four break-point opportunities. Her powerful…
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Iga Swiatek Ends Anna Kalinskaya’s Impressive Cincinnati Run with Commanding Win
Swiatek v Kalinskaya in High-Stakes Cincinnati Rematch World No.3 Iga Swiatek stepped onto the Cincinnati hard courts looking to settle a score with Anna Kalinskaya, the only player in their rivalry to claim victory. Their second career meeting came one year and a few months after Kalinskaya stunned Swiatek in straight sets at the 2024…
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Varvara Gracheva’s Grit Ignites First WTA 1000 Quarter-final in Cincinnati
From a Rocky Start to a Resilient Rally Varvara Gracheva stumbled out of the gates—21 unforced errors in the opening set—but she rebounded with renewed focus and a back-to-basics strategy. Her decisive break of Ella Seidel’s serve in the second set signaled a shift in momentum. Gracheva sharpened her shot selection, reduced errors, and capitalized…
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Coco Gauff Blazes into Cincinnati Open Quarters with Confident Straight-Sets Win
Gauff Dominates to Earn Cincinnati Quarterfinal Berth Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 Cincinnati Open by dispatching Lucia Bronzetti in straight sets, 6–2, 6–4. Her commanding performance extended a perfect 2–0 head-to-head record against the Italian star. Gauff will now face seventh seed Jasmine Paolini in the next round. Gauff Sets the…
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US Open Expectations Shattered: Rybakina’s Shift in Momentum Turns Keys’ Cincinnati Run Upside Down
Rybakina’s Early Dominance Fades as Keys Finds Her Path Madison Keys stumbled out of the gate with uncharacteristic errors, allowing Elena Rybakina to race ahead 4-1 seemingly effortlessly. The Kazakh’s early rhythm forced Keys’ returns either long or into the net. But a sudden rebreak pulled the score back to 4-4, and in a blink,…
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Pegula’s Cincinnati Struggles Deepen as Linette Ends Streak in Rain-Interrupted Battle
Magda Linette Turns the Tables After Overnight Delay Jessica Pegula’s Cincinnati Open defense ended abruptly as Magda Linette came from behind to score a 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-3 upset in a match split over two days due to heavy rain. Pegula, who lost only two matches during last year’s North American swing and captured a WTA…
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Rain Halts Pegula’s Cincinnati Comeback as Storms Sweep Through Round of 32
Pegula Battles Back Before Play Suspended Jessica Pegula’s Cincinnati Open comeback was gaining traction — until the weather intervened. The No.4 seed had just leveled her match against Magda Linette when heavy rain and lightning forced officials to halt play on Tuesday night.Pegula dropped a tight first set 7-6(7-5) but responded with a confident 6-3…
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Vukov’s Return Fires Up Rybakina in Midnight Cincinnati Comeback over Mertens
Mertens Strikes First with Composed Opening Set Under the late-night lights of Cincinnati, Elise Mertens and Elena Rybakina fought out a gripping battle that stretched past midnight. The lower tiers of Center Court were buzzing, as both players hunted a coveted spot in the Round of 16 — and a showdown with Madison Keys. World…
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Smiles at the Net Said It All: Sabalenka Edges Cincinnati Thriller, Raducanu Signals US Open Contender Status
Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to keep her Cincinnati Open title defense alive, surviving a three-hour, 12-minute battle against a fearless Emma Raducanu. The World No.1 edged the Brit 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5) in what has already been dubbed the match of the tournament, booking a Round of 16 clash with Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. First-set comeback…
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Pegula powers past Birrell, Navarro stunned in Cincinnati opener
Pegula’s precision serve sets the tone Jessica Pegula made a statement start at the Cincinnati Open, cruising past Australia’s Kimberly Birrell 6-4, 6-3 to reach the Round of 32. The No.4 seed—runner-up here in 2024—delivered a rock-solid service performance, winning 69% of points behind her delivery and breaking Birrell three times in just over an…
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When WTA Meets WTH in Cincinnati: Social Media Banter and Fan Reactions
Cincinnati is sizzling—and not just because of the heat on court. As García and Muchová push each other to the limits in a high-stakes showdown, social media is firing back with its own version of a rally: quick-hit jokes, witty one-liners, and laugh-out-loud memes. Here’s a courtside seat to the funniest posts lighting up Twitter…
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Cincinnati Shock: Teen Star Iva Jovic (17, USA) Achieves Career-Best Win Against Linda Noskova
A Hot and Unlikely Stage for a Big WTA Clash With the sound of a hyped-up announcer in the background, the cheers of spectators from another court, and the sun in Cincinnati blazing straight onto the faces of a handful of fans exiled to Court No. 9, this looked like the hellhole of WTA tennis.…