After 'a long journey,' Gauff joins exclusive club with second Cincinnati title

Coco Gauff won the Cincinnati Open title on August 24, 2026, defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 in the final. The victory marked Gauff's second Cincinnati title and her first WTA title of the year, placing her alongside Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka as two-time Cincinnati champions. The all-American final was also the first of its kind at the tournament since 1970.