Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula advanced to the final of the Cincinnati Open, setting up a clash for the title and a potential move to the top of the WTA rankings. The match is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio.
Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, is seeking her first title of the season after a series of strong performances this week. Pegula, a consistent top-10 player, is aiming for her second Cincinnati title, having won the event in 2023.
The winner could overtake Aryna Sabalenka for the World No. 1 ranking, depending on other results. Both players have shown dominant form, dropping few sets en route to the final.
This will be the 10th career meeting between Gauff and Pegula, with Gauff leading the head-to-head 6-3. Their most recent encounter was in the 2024 WTA Finals, where Gauff won in three sets.
