In the YouTube video titled “Aryna Sabalenka Previewing Cincinnati Semifinal Against Iga Swiatek | Cincinnati Quarterfinal,” number three seed Aryna Sabalenka reflects on her quarterfinal win against Samsonova and the challenges of playing a big hitter. Sabalenka discusses the difficulties of adjusting to the faster surface on the grandstand court and focusing on the present rather than past head-to-head records. She also emphasizes the importance of trusting herself and staying focused during unpredictable weather conditions. Sabalenka expresses her excitement about facing Iga Swiatek in the semifinal, appreciating their history of intense matches. Both Sabalenka and her coach express their eagerness for the upcoming battle against Swiatek.

Sabalenka in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2024

Currently ranked no.3, Aryna owns a 37-11 match record in 2024. The Belarussian is playing in Cincinnati where she beat Unknown Player bye, the world no.66 Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3 6-4, the world no.30 Elina Svitolina 7-5 6-2 and the world no.17 Liudmila Samsonova 6-3 6-2.

Aryna Sabalenka will play the world no.1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinal on Sunday at 11:00 am on Center Court. Their actual record is 8-3

for Swiatek.

The Belarussian has won 1 title in 2024 at the Australian Open. Sabalenka reached the final in Brisbane (Brisbane International), in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) and in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia).

Sabalenka won 14 titles in her career: 10 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)

Swiatek in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2024

Currently ranked no.1, Iga has achieved an overall 55-6 win-loss record in 2024. Iga is now competing in Cincinnati where she bested Unknown Player bye, the world no.69 Varvara Gracheva 6-0 6-7(8) 6-2, the world no.21 Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-2 and the world no.24 Mirra Andreeva 4-6 6-3 7-5.

Iga Swiatek will fight against the world no.3 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinal on Sunday at 11:00 am on Center Court. Their current record is 8-3 for Swiatek.

The Pole has won 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.

Swiatek won 23 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 10 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)

Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek faced off 11 times. Their current record is 8-3 for Swiatek.