Pegula downs Anisimova to advance to Cincinnati Open semi-finals
World number three Jessica Pegula advanced to the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Open after overcoming a resilient Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(4) on Thursday. Anisimova mounted a remarkable comeback to claim the second set, breaking Pegula's lead multiple times before Pegula secured a tiebreak victory. Meanwhile, Iga Swiatek also progressed to the semi-finals following Elena Rybakina's withdrawal due to an ankle injury.
The tournament's champion will face Pegula in the next round. In the men's draw, seventh seed Flavio Cobolli defeated Tommy Paul 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 and is set to face Frenchman Arthur Fils in the semi-finals.
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