World No.1 Swiatek loses to Sabalenka in WTA Cincinnati semis
2024-08-19
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates match point against Iga Swiatek of Poland during the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 18, 2024 in Mason, Ohio, US on August 18, 2024. [Photo/Agencies]
CINCINNATI - Aryna Sabalenka defeated world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the final of the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open, advancing on her 10th match point.
Victory by the double Australian Open champion put Sabalenka into the Monday title match against the winner from American Jessica Pegula and Spain's Paula Badosa.
The victory was revenge for Sabalenka after losing clay finals in Madrid and Rome this season to Swiatek.
