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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 urged nuance in reacting to the WTA’s new policy that screens for the SRY gene to determine biological sex, saying it aims to protect fairness in women’s sports but should not be used to attack or stigmatize transgender athletes; the rule aligns with IOC guidelines ahead of the 2028 Games, though experts warn the testing approach is oversimplified and the issue remains contentious.
Coco Gauff says she understands the rationale behind the WTA's new one-time SRY gene test to help preserve fairness in women's tennis, calling the debate nuanced and noting concerns about backlash against the trans community; Aryna Sabalenka also supports the testing, which began July 21, and the policy mirrors broader moves, including the 2028 Olympics’ transgender athlete ban.
Coco Gauff lost a dramatic Wimbledon semifinal to Karolina Muchova in a final-set tiebreak, then faced the media with rare poise, owning her drop-shot decision and stressing resilience and leadership in the sport, sparking praise for her maturity beyond her years.
Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and reach her first Wimbledon semi, becoming the youngest to reach semis at all four majors since Maria Sharapova; she will face Karolina Muchova, who beat Naomi Osaka to reach her first Wimbledon semi.
Defending champion Coco Gauff is eliminated in the French Open third round, losing 4-6 7-6(7-1) 6-4 to Anastasia Potapova, who advances to the Roland Garros fourth round for the first time and will meet Anna Kalinskaya next.
World No. 4 Coco Gauff was involved in a minor car incident on the way to Roland Garros, but wasn’t driving, and still arrived in time to beat Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0 in her French Open opener, calling it an “eventful day.”
Coco Gauff responded to criticism of her natural 4C hair in a Miu Miu shoot, urging Black girls to express their hair as they choose and explaining that, as an athlete, she often wears her hair in a bun to protect it, highlighting hair pride and versatility.
Coco Gauff cruised past Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-1 to reach her first Miami Open final and will face world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who beat Elena Rybakina to set up the final; Sabalenka is chasing the Sunshine Double as she starts the year strongly.
Coco Gauff defeated Belinda Bencic 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to reach the Miami Open women’s singles semi-finals for the first time, becoming the youngest American to reach the last four since Serena Williams in 2004. She admitted she still battles imposter syndrome as she prepares to face Karolina Muchova, with a potential rise to No.3 in the rankings if she makes the final.
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff in a three-hour Dubai semifinal to reach the final against Jessica Pegula, who defeated Amanda Anisimova; in Doha, Carlos Alcaraz progressed to the final by beating Andrey Rublev.
Coco Gauff was eliminated in the Australian Open quarterfinals by Elina Svitolina, and footage of her private moment smashing a racket after the loss sparked a larger discussion about cameras and broadcast coverage of athletes’ emotions; Gauff defended the moment as a healthy emotional release while urging that such moments be treated more privately in the future.