Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati triumph
Coco Gauff powers past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open to win her first title of 2026 just before the US Open, as Arthur Fils wins the men's event.
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Notable Quotes
"I think with each match, I was feeling more and more confident in trusting the work that I put in and the practice - knowing that I can figure out these matches."
— Coco Gauff , Athlete
"Wow, that feels good. That feels good."
— Arthur Fils , Athlete
Key People
Arthur Fils is a young French tennis player hampered by injuries due to workload.
Coco Gauff is a two-time Grand Slam singles champion and the youngest player to reach the semi-finals at all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova.
Frances Tiafoe is an American tennis player known for being a two-time US Open semi-finalist.
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.
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Coco Gauff powers past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open to win her first title of 2026 just before the US Open, as Arthur Fils wins the men's event.
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