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.

This is particularly true for Jasmine Paolini as she prepares to face Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati tournament, following her recent triumph in Rome. Despite Paolini's impressive skills and current ranking as the world number nine,

Third-ranked Iga Swiatek captured the Cincinnati Open title for the first time by defeating No. 7 Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 on Monday night. Swiatek had failed to advance past the semifinals in her six previous appearances at the Cincinnati Open.

Coco Gauff’s serving woes continued Friday night in Mason, Ohio, as the world No. 2 served up 16 double faults during a 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 defeat to world No. 9 Jasmine Paolini in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Open.