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Jessica Pegula advances to final at Cincinnati Open after thrilling win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Jessica Pegula advances to final at Cincinnati Open after thrilling win
Summary

Jessica Pegula advanced to the final of the 2026 Cincinnati Open after defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. Pegula was down 1-3 in the third set but staged a comeback, ultimately winning the match that lasted nearly three hours. This marks Pegula's ninth appearance in a WTA 1000 final. She aims to secure the Rookwood Cup against Coco Gauff, with the match scheduled for August 23. Pegula also celebrated the first anniversary of her podcast, 'The Player's Box', during the tournament.

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  • •Pegula beat Swiatek after coming back from a third-set deficit.
  • •The match lasted two hours and 47 minutes.
  • •Pegula reaches her ninth WTA 1000 final.
  • •She will face Coco Gauff for the title on August 23.
  • •Pegula celebrated her podcast's first anniversary at the tournament.
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  • 2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Jessica Pegula Celebrates Exciting Milestone at Cincinnati Open
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Tennis star Jessica Pegula commemorates a major milestone during her journey to the final at the 2026 Cincinnati Open. The post Jessica Pegula Celebrates Exciting Milestone at Cincinnati Open appeared first on HEAVY.

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