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Gauff Beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open Title; Fils Beats Tiafoe in Men's

Gauff won her second Cincinnati women’s title and Fils claimed his first Masters 1000 crown as both built momentum for the US Open.

  • On Sunday, Arthur Fils and Coco Gauff captured Cincinnati Open titles at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, with Fils defeating Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 for his first ATP Masters 1000 title and Gauff beating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 for her second Cincinnati crown.
  • The tournament achieved historic milestones: the women's final marked the first all-American championship match in 56 years, while the men's final represented the first time two Black players competed in an ATP Masters 1000 final.
  • Fils dominated with 11 aces and won 71% of his first-serve points, while Gauff clinched her 12th career singles title with commanding baseline play throughout the week.
  • "It feels very good to have a trophy next to me," Fils said of his breakthrough victory. Tiafoe, nursing a hip injury, said, "I'll be alright in a week" ahead of the US Open.
  • Both champions now pivot to the US Open starting next week in New York, where Gauff seeks to replicate her 2023 Grand Slam triumph that followed her Cincinnati title win.
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On Sunday, August 23, Frenchman Arthur Fils won his first Masters 1000. The 22-year-old comes full of confidence for the US Open which will start this Sunday, August 30, especially since in the last three years, all those who won Cincinnati won the US Open later.

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US tennis star Coco Gauff and Frenchman Arthur Fils have won their rehearsal for the US Open. 22-year-old Gauff defeated her country wife Jessica Pegula (32) clearly 6:2 and 6:4 at the WTA 1000 tournament in Cincinnati. The same-old Fils defeated the US-American Frances Tiafoe 6:3, 1:6 and 6:0. Gauff remains in the 4th ranking, which is decisive for the placement in New York, but Fils also achieved his best position after his greatest success as…

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In Cincinnati, Coco Gauff shows what is inside her: she travels to the US Open with self-confidence and strong nerves. Arthur Fils cheers for the greatest success of his career.

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Frenchman Arthur Fils and American Coco Gauff are the winners of the Masters Series tournament in Cincinnati, which was the last test before the upcoming Grand Slam tournament in New York.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
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