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Gauff Powers Past Pegula to Win Cincinnati WTA 1000 Crown

On Sunday, American Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to capture her second Cincinnati Open title, marking her first 2026 tournament win at the WTA 1000.
This matchup marked the first all-American women's singles final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years, a milestone last achieved when Rosie Casals defeated Nancy Richey in 1970.
Gauff broke Pegula twice to build an early 5-0 lead, ultimately closing the match in 75 minutes; the victory squared their career head-to-head series at five apiece.
Reflecting on her growth since last year's exit, Gauff said she was previously 'in the parking lot in tears,' but noted, 'It's a big difference, what a year can make.'
With the US Open beginning next Sunday, Pegula remarked on Gauff's momentum, stating, 'Dangerous, confident Coco-- that's gonna be tough in New York.

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