Iga Swiatek faces Elena Rybakina in the first of today’s women’s semifinal matches at the Cincinnati Open.
Swiatek, a six-time Grand Slam champion, enters in fine form. In her latest win over Anna Kalinskaya (6‑3, 6‑4), she posted an impressive 82.8% success rate on first serve points.
But Rybakina, too, brings surging momentum and a champion pedigree. The 2022 Wimbledon champion comes into today’s match after dismantling defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6‑1, 6‑4. She countered Sabalenka’s power with a power show of her own, with 11 aces and unwavering baseline intensity.
This is her first Cincinnati semifinal — and her third straight WTA semifinal this year.
Swiatek–Rybakina Head-to-Head
Swiatek leads their rivalry 5–4 overall. That includes a 4–2 advantage on hard courts. She has won their last three matchups overall and their last three on hard court, highlighting her growing dominance.
Prediction
Swiatek in three tight sets. Swiatek’s tactical precision, elite return game, and consistency at the baseline give her the upper hand. While Rybakina’s power and recent surge deserve credit, Swiatek’s composure and familiarity under pressure in moments will carry her in those final points.
How to Watch Iga Swiatek vs. Elena Rybakina
The Iga Swiatek–Elena Rybakina match will start at around 1:00 PM Eastern on P&G Center Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
The match will air live on the Tennis Channel.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated stream for the Swiatek–Rybakina match here.
A standalone Tennis Channel streaming subscription is available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Swiatek vs. Rybakina
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Expected Start Time: 1:00 PM Eastern
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: P&G Center Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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