Arthur Fils Clinches Maiden ATP Masters 1000 Title, Crushes Frances Tiafoe In Cincinnati Open Final | Video
Cincinnati: Arthur Fils clinched his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title after producing a dominant final-set performance to defeat American Frances Tiafoe, while Coco Gauff powered past compatriot Jessica Pegula to win her second Cincinnati Open title on Sunday. KING ARTHUR @ArthurFils defeats Tiafoe in three sets to claim his first Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati! @CincyTennis | #CincyTennis…
Cincinnati: Arthur Fils claimed his first ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating American Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling three-set match, while Coco Gauff secured her second Cincinnati Open title by ousting fellow American Jessica Pegula. The 21st-seeded Fils, who overcame a second-set wobble, triumphed 6-3, 1-6, 6-0. The Frenchman took an early lead in the first set before Tiafoe equalized.
Fils controlled the baseline, targeting Tiafoe's second serve and inducing errors. In the second set, Fils took a 5-3 lead and served a perfect game, hitting three consecutive aces. In the final set, Fils broke serve twice to gain a 4-0 lead, breaking Tiafoe's backhand errors. Fils concluded with a perfect game to secure the title.
Fils, the youngest Frenchman to win a Masters title, now stands at an ATP Tour ranking of #11. Gauff, ranked fourth, won her second Cincinnati Open title by defeating world No. 3 Pegula 6-2, 6-4.
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