Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula set for historic Cincinnati Open final
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:08 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
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.
- •Coco Gauff defeated Sára Bejlek 6-4, 6-1 in the semifinals.
- •Jessica Pegula won against Iga Świątek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4.
- •Gauff and Pegula praised each other before their final.
- •This is the first all-American Cincinnati Open final since 1970.
- •Both players will compete in the US Open starting August 30.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff Hopes To Keep Winning Momentum Going In Queens
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff Fires Back After She and Jessica Pegula Face Criticism Over Phone Use at Cincinnati Open
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula’s Prize Money After Cincinnati Open 2026 Final
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Mad Respect’ – Coco Gauff Opens Up After Granting Jessica Pegula’s Wish for Historic Cincinnati Open Final
"Coco Gauff triumphed over Jessica Pegula in a blockbuster final at the 2026 Cincinnati Open to clinch her first title of the season. Following the match, both players came under scrutiny for checking their phones, prompting Gauff to offer a firm response to the criticism surrounding the gesture.
"The women’s competition at the 2026 Cincinnati Open produced some thrilling tennis, culminating in a blockbuster all-American final between Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. After Gauff’s spectacular victory, both players are set to receive significant payouts from the $7,433,076 WTA prize pool.
"Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula have set up a blockbuster all-American final on home soil at the 2026 Cincinnati Open. Ahead of their highly anticipated showdown, both stars opened up about their rivalry and heaped praise on each other after Gauff fulfilled Pegula’s wish for their battle.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 4:13 PMCoco Gauff Hopes To Keep Winning Momentum Going In Queens
Gauff is seeking her third Grand Slam crown after beating fellow American tennis star Jessica Pegula in the Cincinnati Open final.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:08 AMCoco Gauff Fires Back After She and Jessica Pegula Face Criticism Over Phone Use at Cincinnati Open
Coco Gauff triumphed over Jessica Pegula in a blockbuster final at the 2026 Cincinnati Open to clinch her first title of the season. Following the match, both players came under scrutiny for checking their phones, prompting Gauff to offer a firm response to the criticism surrounding the gesture.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 12:33 AMCoco Gauff and Jessica Pegula’s Prize Money After Cincinnati Open 2026 Final
The women’s competition at the 2026 Cincinnati Open produced some thrilling tennis, culminating in a blockbuster all-American final between Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. After Gauff’s spectacular victory, both players are set to receive significant payouts from the $7,433,076 WTA prize pool.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:20 AM‘Mad Respect’ – Coco Gauff Opens Up After Granting Jessica Pegula’s Wish for Historic Cincinnati Open Final
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula have set up a blockbuster all-American final on home soil at the 2026 Cincinnati Open. Ahead of their highly anticipated showdown, both stars opened up about their rivalry and heaped praise on each other after Gauff fulfilled Pegula’s wish for their battle.
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