Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula set for historic Cincinnati Open final

Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will face off in the Cincinnati Open final on August 20, 2026, marking a significant all-American matchup. Pegula reached the final by overcoming Iga Świątek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, while Gauff advanced with a dominant 6-4, 6-1 victory over Sára Bejlek. Both players praised each other ahead of the matchup, highlighting their camaraderie and mutual respect. The match will be the first all-American final at the Cincinnati Open since 1970. Following this event, both players will head to New York for the US Open beginning August 30.

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