Gauff powers past Pegula to win US Open warm-up in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI: Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati hosted a lopsided WTA match on Sunday, as rising star Coco Gauff (World No. 4) swept Jessica Pegula (World No. 3) 6-2, 6-4, in the first all-American finals since 1970. Gauff, who claimed her first WTA title in Wuhan earlier this year, powered through her opponent in just 75 minutes, marking her first win at the Cincinnati warm-up tournament since 2023.
The victory follows a strong run throughout the 2026 season, including a Wimbledon quarter-final win over her Australian rival. Pegula, fresh from her hard-fought loss to defending champion Iga Swiatek, struggled on serve and failed to keep up with Gauff's aggression and speed. With this win, Gauff now has an even head-to-head record with Pegula and heads into the US Open with newfound confidence.
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