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Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff to meet in first all-American Cincinnati women's final in 56 years
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk JEFF WALLNER, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 23, 2026
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Key points This matchup is notable as it will be the first all-American women's final in 56 years. Pegula advanced by beating defending champion Iga Swiatek, coming back from a break down in the third set to win 7-5, 4-6, 6-4.
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff will meet in the final at the Cincinnati Open. This matchup is notable as it will be the first all-American women's final in 56 years. Pegula advanced by beating defending champion Iga Swiatek, coming back from a break down in the third set to win 7-5, 4-6, 6-4.
Coco Gauff also won her match, defeating Sara Bejlek. The final between Pegula and Gauff is set to take place, with Pegula having already achieved a tour-leading 45th win.
Further details about the tournament and the upcoming final are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 23, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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