Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumph
Coco Gauff powers past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open to win her first title of 2026 just before the US Open, as Arthur Fils wins the men's event.
Coco Gauff secured her first WTA title of 2026 by defeating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the Cincinnati Open. The 22-year-old American is now just the third woman to win two WTA 1000 titles in a single season, joining Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka. Gauff's victory in 2023 at the Cincinnati Open led her to winning her first Grand Slam title at the US Open three weeks later.
The world number four expressed her growing confidence, stating, "With each match, I was feeling more and more confident in trusting the work that I put in and the practice - knowing that I can figure out these matches." Gauff acknowledged the challenge ahead in New York, but emphasized her ability to perform well even if she's not playing at her best.
The US Open qualifying began on Sunday, and the main draw starts on Sunday, August 30th. Meanwhile, in the men's final, Arthur Fils claimed his first ATP Masters 1000 title by defeating Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0. Fils, who has been sidelined by injuries, rose to an 11th place world ranking with this win. He expressed his joy, saying, "Wow, that feels good. That feels good."
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