Fils powers past Cobolli to reach Cincinnati final
Jessica Pegula triumphed over defending champion Iga Swiatek to advance to the women's final of the Cincinnati Open alongside fellow American Coco Gauff. Pegula secured a hard-fought victory in a three-set match, overcoming a dip in the second set to emerge victorious in 2 hours and 47 minutes.
Meanwhile, Frances Tiafoe, Pegula's compatriot, will face Frenchman Arthur Fils in the men's final. Tiafoe defeated Brandon Nakashima 7-5 6-3, holding his serve in the seventh game and breaking Nakashima to extend his winning streak to five matches.
Pegula, currently ranked third in the world, acknowledged the challenge posed by Swiatek, who is in excellent form. She expressed her satisfaction at reaching another Grand Slam final, emphasizing the significance of defeating a top athlete like Iga in the semifinals.
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