Iga Swiatek Sweeps Rybakina Aside, Advances To Qatar Open Semis

Defending champion Iga Swiatek reached the Qatar Open semi-finals, beating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 7-5. Swiatek overcame a tough second set and will face Jelena Ostapenko next. Ekaterina Alexandrova upset Jessica Pegula after eliminating Aryna Sabalenka. With Rybakina and Pegula out, Swiatek is the last remaining seed, chasing her 23rd WTA title.