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Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-2 to win the Cincinnati Open, her second title at the event in four years, losing only one set en route. The victory makes her the third-youngest player to win four consecutive WTA 1000 titles (younger than Serena Williams in this stat, though behind Hingis and Sharapova) and cements her status as a top US Open contender, with Iga Swiatek viewed as her main rival if form holds in New York.
Coco Gauff won her first title of 2026 at the Cincinnati Open, defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 in the final to claim her 12th career title. It marked the first all-American women’s singles final there in 56 years, and Gauff dominated most of the event with five straight-set wins (one three-setter vs. Samsonova). She said Cincinnati, along with the Wuhan Open, is among the best tournaments she’s played. The win leaves her as the fourth seed at the US Open and preserves her chances to rise to world No. 1 with a deep run in New York.
After a one‑sided Cincinnati Open final, Jessica Pegula lauded Coco Gauff’s movement and said she’s the best mover on tour, highlighting Gauff’s defense from the corners. Pegula also noted Gauff’s combination of movement with serve and return, and while she felt she didn’t play badly, she couldn’t counter the inspired performance. Pegula heads to the US Open in form, having reached two finals this summer and recently beaten Swiatek in a three‑setter, signaling her continued competitiveness.
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula in the Cincinnati Open final to win her second title in Ohio and strengthen her form ahead of the US Open. Pegula praised Gauff’s high level and the two exchanged respectful congratulations, while Gauff thanked her team and hinted that she could rise to world No. 1 with a strong US Open run.
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will contest the Cincinnati Open final, marking the first all-American women's final at the tournament since 1970. Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek and Pegula defeated Iga Swiatek in the semifinals; the final, scheduled Sunday at 7 p.m. local time, features Pegula leading the head-to-head 5-4 but Gauff riding momentum in recent matchups.
Arthur Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe in a fluctuating Cincinnati Open final to win his first Masters 1000 title; he praised the crowd and his team, while Tiafoe thanked supporters and looked ahead to the US Open, as both reflected on an unusually error-prone match and the momentum swings.
Jessica Pegula defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5 4-6 6-4 in a nearly three-hour semifinal at the Cincinnati Open, in a match with 13 breaks of serve, earning a final spot against Coco Gauff in what will be the first all-American women's final in Cincinnati in 56 years.
At the Cincinnati Open, Amanda Anisimova was seen sipping a gold-colored carbonated drink during a changeover; Tennis Channel commentators speculated it could be beer, non-alcoholic beer, or cider, but court-side sources later confirmed she was drinking Red Bull.
Amanda Anisimova drank a mysterious beverage during her Cincinnati Open Round of 32 match against Alexandra Eala, baffling Tennis Channel commentators who speculated it might be beer; a court camera later confirmed it was Red Bull, and she went on to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Round of 16.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams were eliminated in the first round of the Cincinnati Open doubles, losing 2-6, 6-1, 8-10 to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. Williams described Kostyuk as ‘different’ and expressed admiration for her play (and Kostyuk’s backflips), while also noting Stearns’ hometown milestone. Williams continues her comeback ahead of the US Open.
Novak Djokovic revealed an unspecified health issue that has troubled him for years, contributing to a tough Cincinnati Open where he vomited during the match and ultimately lost to Thiago Tirante in the second round; he did not name the ailment, but said heat and humidity, along with nerves, can worsen it, and he hinted this could affect his future at Cincinnati as he eyes the U.S. Open.
Novak Djokovic fought through brutal heat but was upset by Thiago Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the Cincinnati Open second round, a match that lasted over 2.5 hours and may mark his last Cincinnati appearance; Alexander Zverev also advanced with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 win over Cameron Norrie, while in the women's draw Alexandra Eala moved to the third round after Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired with an ankle injury during a weather delay.
Argentina's Thiago Tirante stunned Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Open second round, beating the world No. 5 2-6 6-4 6-4 after Djokovic battled intense heat and humidity, took a medical timeout and appeared to vomit twice; Tirante, ranked 50th, seized the decisive moments in the final set and called it the best win of his career.
Jack Draper exits the Cincinnati Open in the first round after a 6-3 7-5 loss to Martin Landaluce, squandering six set points and contending with a long injury layoff, while Cameron Norrie fights back to defeat Dino Prizmic 3-6 6-1 6-4 to reach the second round and set up a clash with Alexander Zverev. Draper, who has battled shoulder injuries and bone bruising, has been working with biomechanics expert Carlos Cano to aid his comeback.
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open due to an ongoing wrist injury, ending his comeback after not playing since April’s Barcelona Open and causing him to miss Wimbledon and the French Open; he won Cincinnati in 2025 and was using the event to prep for the US Open starting August 30.