Iga Swiatek had a moment with a cameraman during her Cincinnati Open semifinal versus Elena Rybakina as the Pole turned to the man in question and politely requested not to be recorded while changing her clothes.

Jasmine Paolini just pulled off another one of those matches that makes you wonder if she’s secretly part machine, part tennis wizard. The Italian powerhouse clawed her way past Veronika Kudermetova in a Cincinnati Open semi-final that had more ups and downs than a roller coaster designed by someone with serious commitment issues.

The current No. 3 can reclaim the No. 2 spot—and the No. 2 seed at the US Open—if she wins the title on Monday.

With the 2025 US Open just around the corner, six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek appears to be turning heads on and off the court. Roughly a month ago, Swiatek claimed her first title at Wimbledon.

Iga Swiatek has showcased her class by returning to form in a phase where, historically, she has had a mixed record. The 24-year-old went through a lean patch of more than 12 months after winning the French Open in 2024.

Iga Swiatek acknowledges she prefers to play early even in challenging conditions, but suggests that certain adjustments could be done, like giving players "more time to breathe" when the conditions are extremely hot and humid.