Swiatek vs Gauff; Sabalenka vs Muchova, Cincinnati Open 2023: Semifinals preview, head-to-head records, live streaming info

World no. 1 Iga Swiatek will tackle American teen sensation Coco Gauff within the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open, a WTA 1000 Masters occasion, on Saturday.

In the opposite semifinal, world rank two Aryna Sabalenka will probably be up in opposition to French Open 2023 runner up Karolina Muchova.

Both the semifinals will probably be performed on the Centre Court.

The high seed is coming off with a straight set 7-6, 6-1 win over tenth seed Marketa Vondrousova whereas Gauff defeated Jasmine Paolini comfortably 6-3, 6-2 within the quarterfinals.

Swiatek has dominating file in opposition to Guaff. The two have performed in opposition to one another seven occasions and the Pole has come out on high each time.

Head-to-head data:

Played 7 | Swiatek – 7 | Guaff – 0

Swiatek final performed Gauff within the French Open 2023 quarterfinals the place she defeated the 19-year-old comfortably by 6-4, 6-2.

Sabalenka vs Muchova

The second seed Sabalenka had a tricky recreation in opposition to Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabuer within the quarterfinals, however she beat her in straight units 7-5, 6-3.

Muchova, then again, entered the ultimate 4 with a walkover after Marie Bouzkova needed to retire within the first set itself on account of an harm in proper thigh. However, she defeated Maria Sakkari within the spherical of 16 to spice up her confidence going into this recreation.

It’ll be a repeat of the French Open 2023 semifinal conflict right here at Cincinnati when the 2 powerhouses meet to ebook tickets for the ultimate showdown.

The two have clashed twice earlier than and have tasted victories in opposition to one another. Muchova defeated Sabalenka within the semifinals of Rolland Garros 7-6, 6-7, 7-5.

Head-to-head data

Played – 2 | Sabalenka – 1 | Muchova – 1