Pegula beats Świątek in Cincinnati semi-final despite skipping pre-match training

Jessica Pegula eliminated Iga Świątek in the semi-finals of the Cincinnati tournament in a three-set thriller, ending the Polish player's winning run. The 32-year-old American had needed a medical timeout in the quarter-finals and skipped her pre-match training session before facing Świątek due to health concerns. After winning, Pegula explained the reasons behind her decision to forgo practice.