Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula Set for Historic All-American Women’s Final at Cincinnati Open
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will compete in the Cincinnati Open's women's final, marking the first all-American women's final in 56 years.
Cincinnati, OH, August 23, 2026 —
Cincinnati, OH – The Western & Southern Open will feature an all-American women’s singles final for the first time in 56 years, as Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula have advanced to the championship match.
The matchup guarantees that an American player will take home the women’s singles trophy in this year’s tournament. This marks a significant moment in American tennis history, with the last all-American women’s final occurring in 1968.
Details regarding the specific paths of Gauff and Pegula to the final, including their opponents in the semi-finals and the outcomes of those matches, were not provided in the summary.
The Cincinnati Open, a significant event on the WTA Tour, typically draws top international talent. The presence of two American finalists highlights the strength of American women’s tennis currently.
Further information about the historical context of all-American finals in major tennis tournaments was not available in the provided summary.
The exact date of the final match and the previous occurrences of all-American women’s finals beyond 1968 were not detailed.
Gauff and Pegula’s performance at the Cincinnati Open represents a notable achievement for both players and for American tennis as a whole.
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