The WTA ranked no.3 Swiatek to face no.9 Paolini in the WTA Cincinnati Open Final at P&G Centre Court.
Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has booked her place in the WTA Cincinnati Open Final 2025, where she will face Italian star Jasmine Paolini. The world No. 3 sealed her spot after a dominant semi-final victory over Elena Rybakina on the P&G Centre Court. Paolini, meanwhile, battled past Veronika Kudermetova in a hard-fought contest to reach her first Cincinnati final.
This will be the second time Swiatek and Paolini meet in a title match, with their last encounter coming in the 2024 French Open Final, where Swiatek claimed the trophy in Paris. Overall, the Polish star leads their head-to-head 5-0, making her the clear favorite heading into the final.
Speaking after her win, Swiatek praised her opponent’s style:
“Jasmine plays fast, with a lot of spin, and she has variety when coming to the net. This year I feel like I’m progressing match by match. The conditions here are slower, and it makes more sense for my game.”
Paolini, currently ranked inside the top 10, acknowledged Swiatek’s dominance but remains optimistic about her chances.
“It’s been really tough against her. She defends well, her serve is strong. But we are in the final—I like the conditions here. Let’s fight, and hopefully it’s going to be a good match.”
The Cincinnati Masters Final 2025 promises a compelling battle between Swiatek’s consistency and Paolini’s aggressive variety. Fans can expect high-quality tennis when the two clash on August 19, 2025, at the P&G Centre Court.