Top-ranked Swiatek powers by Wimbledon champion Vondrousova to reach Cincinnati semis

Iga Swiatek overcame a tricky opening set before racing to a 7-6(3) 6-1 victory over Czech 10th seed Marketa Vondrousova on Friday in a clash between the last two Grand Slam winners to reach the Cincinnati Open semifinals.

World number one Swiatek, who raised her game at the key moments, broke the Wimbledon champion five times and saved four of six break points to seal victory in 91 minutes.

"It wasn't easy to adjust to her spin because she's a lefty," French Open champion Swiatek said during her on-court interview.

"She really used that and her experience for sure but I really wanted to be determined and fight for every ball, and in the end this is what worked."

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