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.

Jasmine Paolini overcame an injury scare and a challenging start to defeat Coco Gauff at the Cincinnati Open, marking her third victory against Gauff this year. Despite Gauff's errors, Paolini's resilient performance secured her a spot in the semifinals,