Coco Gauff Wins Cincinnati Open Before US Open

Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 in the Cincinnati Open final to claim her first title of the 2026 season and her second Cincinnati crown. The victory comes shortly before the US Open. Arthur Fils won the men's singles event.

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Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumph

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BBC Published 24 August 2026

Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumph

Coco Gauff powers past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open to win her first title of 2026 just before the US Open, as Arthur Fils wins the men's event.

Guardian Published 24 August 2026

Big decisions pay off as Coco Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati title

American beats compatriot Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 Gauff claims first title of season, second in Cincinnati One year ago, Coco Gauff departed the Cincinnati Open with her career at a crossroads. On serve, she had capitulated, offering up countless double faults in most matches, and she had lost confidence in her progress and game. She believed she had to make drastic changes to her team before it was too late. It has…

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