Gauff in Cincinnati Final

Coco Gauff reaches first Cincinnati final in three years

Tennis Majors 23 August 2026 Source: Tennis Majors

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Coco Gauff, the No 4 seed, has reached her first Cincinnati final since 2023 by defeating Sara Bejlek 6-4, 6-1. Gauff will face American Jessica Pegula, the No 3 seed, in the final, setting up an all-American showdown.

Path to the Final

Gauff broke serve six times from seven chances, while Bejlek converted just one of three break points against a Gauff service game that dropped only twice. The American finished with 60 points won against 38. According to the report by Tennis Majors, Gauff's path to the final was relatively comfortable, dropping just one set all week.

Head-to-Head

Gauff will face Jessica Pegula, who leads their head-to-head 5-4, but Gauff won their most recent meeting, at Wimbledon. The final sets up a clash between the world No. 3 and world No. 4, the two highest-ranked American women.

Opponent's Run

Bejlek's run to the semifinal was built on a string of statement wins over the week's biggest names, including Grand Slam winners Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys. Ranked No 35, Bejlek had beaten several high-seeded players, including Barbora Krejcikova, Ekaterina Alexandrova, and Karolina Pliskova. Gauff's opponent in the final, Jessica Pegula, will be her next challenge, with the winner taking home the Cincinnati title. Gauff joked about the American presence in the finals, saying: "It's great to see the men catch up. I'm just kidding, I'm kidding."

Gauff's game plan against Bejlek was not revealed, as she politely refused to give a clue, saying: "She's 20. I'm 22. We're gonna play each other in the future, so…". The final between Gauff and Pegula promises to be an exciting match, with both players looking to take home the title.

The seedings and rankings of the players in the final are as follows:

Player	Seed	Ranking
Coco Gauff	4	4
Jessica Pegula	3	3

Gauff's previous matches in the tournament included wins over Marta Kostyuk, Marie Bouzkova, Ann Li, and Liudmila Samsonova. The final against Pegula will be her next challenge, and the outcome is highly anticipated.

Gauff's win over Bejlek sets the stage for an all-American final, with the two highest-ranked American women competing for the title. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both players looking to take home the championship.

The final match between Gauff and Pegula will determine the champion of the Cincinnati Open, with the two American players competing for the top prize. The outcome of the match is highly anticipated, and the winner will be crowned the champion of the tournament.

Gauff's performance in the tournament has been impressive, with her reaching the final without dropping many sets. Her win over Bejlek was a decisive one, with her breaking serve six times and finishing with 60 points won against 38. The final against Pegula promises to be an exciting match, with both players looking to take home the title.

The Cincinnati final will be an all-American affair, with Gauff and Pegula competing for the championship. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both players looking to take home the title. The winner will be crowned the champion of the tournament, and the outcome is highly anticipated.

The stage is set for the final, with Gauff and Pegula ready to face off in the championship match. The winner will take home the Cincinnati title, and the match is expected to be a closely contested one. The final promises to be an exciting one, with both players looking to take home the championship.

Gauff's win over Bejlek was a decisive one, with her breaking serve six times and finishing with 60 points won against 38. The final against Pegula will be her next challenge, and the outcome is highly anticipated. The match promises to be an exciting one, with both players looking to take home the title.

The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both players looking to take home the title. The winner will be crowned the champion of the tournament, and the outcome is highly anticipated. The final promises to be an exciting one, with both players looking to take home the championship. Gauff's win over Bejlek sets the stage for the final, with the two highest-ranked American women competing for the title.

The winner will be crowned the champion of the tournament, and the outcome is highly anticipated. The final promises to be an exciting one, with both players looking to take home the championship. Gauff's performance in the tournament has been impressive, with her reaching the final without dropping many sets.

Her win over Bejlek was a decisive one, with her breaking serve six times and finishing with 60 points won against 38. The final against Pegula promises to be an exciting match, with both players looking to take home the title. The stage is set for the final, with Gauff and Pegula ready to face off in the championship match.

Gauff's win over Bejlek sets the stage for the final, with the two highest-ranked American women competing for the title. The stage is set for the final, with Gauff and Pegula ready to face off in the championship match. The winner will take home the Cincinnati title, and the match is expected to be a closely contested one.

The final promises to be an exciting one, with both players looking to take home the championship. The Cincinnati final will be an all-American affair, with Gauff and Pegula competing for the championship. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both players looking to take home the title.