Pegula Dethrones Swiatek to Reach Cincinnati Final

Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff to meet in first all-American Cincinnati women's final in 56 years

MASON, Ohio (AP) — Jessica Pegula beat defending champion Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff defeated Sara Bejlek on Saturday to set up the first all-American women's final at the Cincinnati Open in 56 years.

Cincinnati Open 2026 — Pegula fights back to trump Swiatek to final spot

Jessica Pegula came from a break down in the final set to defeat Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 and secure a spot in the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Saturday.

Jessica Pegula's sister Kelly sends rare message as World No. 3 leaves her giddy after reaching Cincinnati Open final

Jessica Pegula produced a moment of sheer brilliance during her emphatic semifinal win over Iga Swiatek at the 2026 Cincinnati Open.

Pegula dethrones Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final

World number three Pegula needed nearly three hours to dethrone Swiatek as the duo rode a rollercoaster of breaks and re-breaks before the 31-year-old American took a 5-4 lead in the final set after Swiatek saved three break points but double-faulted on a fourth. Pegula quickly closed it out, firing a service winner on match point to reach Sunday's championship match in the US Open tune-up. Pegula will face either unseeded Czech Sara Bejlek or f…

Jessica Pegula defeats Iga Swiatek to reach Cincinnati Open final

Pegula took down the defending champion in a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 contest that lasted nearly three hours.

Pegula beats defending champ Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final

World number three Jessica Pegula rallies from a break down in the final set to subdue six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4.