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Madison Keys addresses ongoing mix-up with Jessica Pegula at Cincinnati Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:26 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Madison Keys addresses ongoing mix-up with Jessica Pegula at Cincinnati Open

Summary

Madison Keys is competing at the Cincinnati Open, where she won her second-round match against Daria Snigur after losing the first set. Following her victory, Keys shared her humorous approach to being frequently mistaken for fellow American Jessica Pegula at the tournament. This follows a recent incident at the Canadian Open where she found Pegula's name on a press conference nameplate meant for her. Both players have advanced in their respective matches in Cincinnati, with Keys set to face Kateřina Siniaková next, while Pegula will meet Emma Navarro.

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By the Numbers

•Keys came back to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 against Snigur.
•She humorously announces her identity to prevent mix-ups.
•Pegula won her opening match 6-3, 6-2 against Waltert.
•Next match for Keys is against Siniaková; Pegula faces Navarro.

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6:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I Just Start Yelling’ – Madison Keys Addresses Jessica Pegula Mix-Up in Cincinnati Days After Toronto Blunder

What they're saying

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Madison Keys has run into a recurring problem involving close friend Jessica Pegula while competing at the Cincinnati Open. After winning her opening match at the WTA 1000 event, Keys humorously revealed how she has been dealing with being mistaken for her fellow American at the venue, days after experiencing a similar mix-up in Toronto.
— Yahoo Sports

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