Gauff and Pegula reach all-American final at Cincinnati Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:03 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Coco Gauff advanced to the final of the Cincinnati Open by defeating Sara Bejlek. Jessica Pegula reached the final after overcoming defending champion Iga Swiatek. This marks the first all-American women's final at the tournament in 56 years. Both players will compete for the title in a matchup that highlights American talent in women's tennis.
- •Coco Gauff defeats Sara Bejlek to reach the final.
- •Jessica Pegula beats Iga Swiatek in the semifinals.
- •First all-American women's final at Cincinnati Open since 1966.
- •The final highlights the rise of American players in women's tennis.
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Cincinnati Open to feature first all-American women’s final since 1970
- 4:56 AMESPN Tennis — Gauff, Pegula set up rare all-American Cincy final
"The Cincinnati Open will host its first all-American women’s final in 56 years after Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula won through their respective semi-finals. Fourth-seed Gauff cruised home in her clash with Sara Bejlek, eclipsing the Czech 6-4, 6-1.
"Jessica Pegula beat defending champion Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American women's final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 5:03 AMCincinnati Open to feature first all-American women’s final since 1970
The Cincinnati Open will host its first all-American women’s final in 56 years after Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula won through their respective semi-finals. Fourth-seed Gauff cruised home in her clash with Sara Bejlek, eclipsing the Czech 6-4, 6-1.
- ESPN TennisAug 23, 2026, 4:56 AMGauff, Pegula set up rare all-American Cincy final
Jessica Pegula beat defending champion Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek to set up the first all-American women's final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years.
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