No.1s Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek Stage Cincy Fightbacks As Alexander Zverev Escapes
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World number ones Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both turned around losing situations on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.
World number ones Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both turned around losing situations on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open. Sinner prevented rival Andrey Rublev from repeating a triumph from last Saturday in Montreal as he defeated the sixth seed in a 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 fightback. Swiatek did the same in the women's draw as she worked to overcome teen Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. Sinner will square off in the semis against third-ranked 2021 champion Alexander Zverev, who got past rain interruptions in the final set to defeat Ben Shelton 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5.
The third set was start-stop but the German advanced to his third consecutive Cincinnati final-four spot.
"Conditions and the interruptions were tough, but Ben was the toughest part of the match," Zverev said.
"He has played amazing tennis all week. It was tough to find my comfort zone today, but it's great to get the win."
Top seed Sinner took to the court for only his second match of the week after a first-round bye and a walkover on Friday.
Australia entered the semifinals of the Champions Trophy after their crucial Group B clash against Afghanistan was called off due to rain in Lahore on Friday.