Pegula and Gauff Set for Historic All-American Cincinnati Final
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff will compete in the Cincinnati women's final, marking the first all-American final in 56 years.
Cincinnati, OH, August 22, 2026 —
Cincinnati, OH – The Western & Southern Open women’s singles final will feature an all-American showdown between Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. This marks the first time two American women have reached the final in Cincinnati in 56 years.
The milestone match guarantees that the United States will hold the championship trophy, a significant achievement in the history of the tournament.
Pegula, who has been a consistent performer on the tour, and Gauff, a rising star, have both navigated a strong field of international competitors to reach this stage.
The exact date of the final is not provided, nor are details about their previous matches leading up to this point in the tournament. Information regarding their head-to-head records or specific performances in this year’s event was not available in the summary.
This historic final is a notable event for American tennis, bringing a unique competitive dynamic to the conclusion of the Cincinnati tournament.
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