Coco Gauff cruises to victory in U.S. Open warmup in Cincinnati
World No. 4 Gauff claimed her first WTA title since last October, having come up short in finals in Miami and Rome this year.
Coco Gauff secured her first title of 2026 at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday, defeating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4. The world No. 4 claimed her first WTA title since Wuhan last October, following defeats in Miami and Rome. Gauff's victory over the third-ranked Pegula marked her second Cincinnati crown.
The all-American final in Cincinnati, where the two had faced each other before, saw Gauff dominate with speed and aggression. She broke Pegula twice to take an early lead and went on to win the first set 4-0. Gauff then extended her advantage in the second set, clinching the match on her first match point after just 75 minutes.
This win comes after Gauff's early exit last year, which left her in tears due to 16 double-faults. However, hiring a new coach before the U.S. Open had a significant impact on her performance this time. Gauff's victory squares the career series between her and Pegula at five wins each.
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