Gauff powers past Pegula to win Cincinnati WTA 1000 crown
Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to claim her first WTA title of 2026.
Cincinnati, Ohio - US tennis sensation Coco Gauff clinched her maiden WTA 1000 title on Saturday, overwhelming Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 in the women's final. The world number four Gauff, who claimed her first WTA crown since October last year in Wuhan, solidified her position with a dominant performance. This victory marked her second Cincinnati title, following her triumph last year.
It was the first all-American final in Cincinnati since 1970, with Rosie Casals defeating Nancy Richey. Gauff's win was a testament to her speed and aggression, breaking Pegula's serve twice for a 4-0 lead. Despite Pegula's hard-fought win over defending champion Iga Swiatek, Gauff's mastery proved too much to overcome. The American player secured her win on her first match point, wrapping up 12 days of intense competition at the sprawling Midwest venue. Gauff's win against Pegula squares their career series at five wins each.
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