Iga Swiatek has highlighted a key change to the surface at the Cincinnati Open which she believes has been a major factor in her run to the final. The Wimbledon champion and world No 3 has not dropped a set in her four matches so far in Cincinnati and defeated ninth seed Elena Rybakina on Sunday in the semi-finals.

Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini are in their first finals at the Cincinnati Open as they look to clinch their maiden titles at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Swiatek is bidding for her 11th ATP 1000 title and looks to add another championship under her belt in 2025.

After back-to-back semifinal losses over the last two years, Iga Swiatek broke through Aug. 17, beating Elena Rybakina for a spot in the finals.