Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury
Summary
Iga Swiatek advanced to the semifinals of the Cincinnati Masters after her opponent, Elena Rybakina, retired due to a heel injury early in their match. Swiatek will next face Jessica Pegula, who won a tight quarterfinal match despite a hip issue. On the men’s side, Flavio Cobolli reached the semifinals by coming back to beat Tommy Paul.Key Facts
- Elena Rybakina retired from her match against Iga Swiatek due to a heel injury less than 30 minutes into their quarterfinal.
- Rybakina’s injury raises concerns about her readiness for the US Open starting August 30.
- Swiatek is the defending Cincinnati champion and has recently gained confidence by beating Rybakina in a recent final in Toronto.
- Jessica Pegula narrowly beat Amanda Anisimova in a three-set match, despite reportedly having a hip niggle.
- Pegula is 32 years old and has reached five or more Masters 1000 quarterfinals after turning 30, joining a few other notable players.
- In men’s play, Flavio Cobolli beat Tommy Paul after losing the first set and used candy for an energy boost during the match.
- Cobolli will face Arthur Fils in the semifinals; Fils won his quarterfinal match in just 64 minutes.
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