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While Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-5 for her first title since the Australian Open in January, Sinner beats American Frances Tiafoe 7-6(4) 6-2 to become the youngest Cincinnati champion

Sabalenka is on the verge of securing the year-end No.1 spot. A win in her Saturday semifinal would seal the deal.

The top-seeded Belarusian struggled with her serves throughout the match, tallying eight double faults compared to Rybakina's one. She was also broken four times by the fifth seed, as reported by Xinhua.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova downs fancied opponent to set up a clash with Victoria Azarenka