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.

Iga Swiatek will take on Jasmine Paolini in the Cincinnati Open final on Monday, with the Italian sending a simple message to her opponent

Iga Swiatek continued her strong summer by defeating Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the final of the Cincinnati Open, where she will face Jasmine Paolini, a 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3 winner against Veronika Kudermetova.