Pegula defeats Swiatek to reach Cincinnati Open final

Jessica Pegula won a grueling match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open, securing her spot in the final with a score of 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. The match featured 13 breaks of serve and lasted nearly three hours. Pegula will face fellow American Coco Gauff, who advanced by defeating Sara Bejlek 6-4, 6-1. This match marks the first all-American women's final in Cincinnati since 1970. Frances Tiafoe also reached the final, winning against Brandon Nakashima 7-5, 6-3, and will play against Arthur Fils in a notable matchup as it features two black players for the first time in an ATP Masters 1000 final.

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