Coco Gauff advances to Cincinnati Open final, mocks American men's tennis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Coco Gauff reached the final of the 2026 Cincinnati Open after defeating Sara Bejlek in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1. She will face Jessica Pegula in the championship match, scheduled for Sunday night. Gauff playfully commented on the struggles of American male tennis players in Grand Slam events while celebrating the achievements of her fellow countrymen. She referenced their lack of recent success since Andy Roddick's 2013 US Open win. The championship match is set for 7:00 p.m. ET.
- •Gauff defeats Bejlek to reach Cincinnati Open final
- •Gauff will play against Jessica Pegula in final
- •Gauff comments on male counterparts' Grand Slam struggles
- •Last American man to win a Grand Slam was Roddick in 2013
- •Final match scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET on Sunday
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff roasts American men’s tennis stars after advancing to Cincinnati Open final
"No one is safe when Coco Gauff gets the mic at the Cincinnati Open.
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