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.

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.

The match began with Gauff taking control, displaying her powerful game and winning the first set convincingly. However, Paolini's fighting spirit emerged as she faced a challenging situation. Early in the third set,

Ten seeded players were in action during the Cincinnati Open quarterfinals Aug. 15. Here's how the action unfolded in Mason.

World No. 9 Jasmine Paolini will face Veronika Kudermetova in the semi-final of Cincinnati Open 2025. Paolini is the favourite to win the clash.

Jasmine Paolini faced Barbora Krejcikova at the Cincinnati Open in a rematch of the 2024 Wimbledon final, and she later caught her interviewer off guard.