Coco Gauff Claims Cincinnati Open Title Ahead of US Open

Coco Gauff has captured her first title of 2026 at the Cincinnati Open, defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula in the final. Gauff, the tournament's second seed, dominated the match with a score of 6-2, 6-4, completing the victory in just over an hour.

This win marks Gauff's second Cincinnati Open title, making her one of only three players to achieve this feat, alongside tennis legends Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka. The triumph comes as Gauff prepares for the US Open, where she previously clinched her first Grand Slam title after winning in Cincinnati last year.

Reflecting on her performance, Gauff expressed growing confidence throughout the tournament, stating that she felt capable of navigating tough matches despite not always playing at her best. She dropped only one set during the event, underscoring her strong form leading into the US Open, which begins with qualifying this Sunday.

In the men's final, Arthur Fils claimed his first ATP Masters 1,000 title by overcoming Frances Tiafoe with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 6-0. Fils, who has faced injury challenges in recent years, is now ranked 11th in the world, marking a significant milestone in his career.