Jasmine Paolini faces Veronika Kudermetova in the second of today’s two women’s semifinal matches at the Cincinnati Open.
Paolini, currently world No. 9, enters on a historic roll, rallying past Coco Gauff in the quarterfinals in a gritty three-set comeback, showcasing clutch resilience after rolling her ankle — and smiling through it all. The Italian’s unceasingly positive spirit and dynamic play make her a joy to watch.
Kudermetova, current world No. 36 and former No. 9, counters with power and poise. She delivered a commanding 6–1, 6–2 win over Varvara Gracheva to reach her first WTA 1000 semifinal since 2023, with an elite return game and confidence reminding us all just how good a tennis player she can be.
Paolini–Kudermetova Head-to-Head
Kudermetova leads 3–1 overall and 3–0 on hard courts. Their most recent meeting, however, was four years ago — in Cincinnati — with Kudermetova winning 6–3, 6–2.
Prediction
Paolini in 3 tight sets. Despite Kudermetova’s momentum and H2H dominance, Paolini’s fearlessness and form-driven run give her the edge. This will be a close fight, but Paolini has overcome greater obstacles to get here by beating Gauff and has what it takes to prevail.
How to Watch Jasmine Paolini vs. Veronika Kudermetova
The Jasmine Paolini–Veronika Kudermetova match is expected to start at around 3:00 PM Eastern on P&G Center Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, after Swiatek-Rybakina.
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 Paolini–Kudermetova match here.
A standalone Tennis Channel streaming subscription is available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Paolini vs. Kudermetova
Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Expected Start Time: 3:00 PM Eastern (after Swiatek-Rybakina)
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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