Pegula to meet Gauff in all-American Cincinnati final, Tiafoe faces Fils
Coco Gauff beats giant-killer Sara Bejlek 6-4, 6-1, while Frances Tiafoe sees off Brandon Nakashima 7-5, 6-3 to confirm the final match-ups.
Cincinnati Masters final to feature Jess Pegula vs. Coco Gauff and Frances Tiafoe vs. Arthur Fils
World number three Jessica Pegula edged out defending champion Iga Swiatek to secure her place in the all-American women's final against Coco Gauff. Pegula triumphed 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, overcoming a dip in the second set before breaking serve to take control. Swiatek, in top form, fought back to level at 4-4 in the decider, but Pegula secured the win with a decisive break and two-hour, 47-minute victory.
In the men's draw, Frances Tiafoe will clash with Frenchman Arthur Fils, who defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-3, 6-4. Tiafoe extended his winning streak to five matches, dominating the second set with sharp forehands and 22 winners and aces.
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