Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati. American beats third seeded compatriot Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4Gauff claims her first title of season and second in CincinnatiOne year ago, Coco Gauff departed the Cincinnati Open with her career at a crossroads. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati. World number four Gauff claimed her first WTA title since last October in Wuhan, having come up sh...S1

• American beats third seeded compatriot Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4Gauff claims her first title of season and second in CincinnatiOne year ago, Coco Gauff departed the Cincinnati Open with her career at a crossroads. On serve, she had capitulated, offering up count...S2

• Coco Gauff made a statement Sunday with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati.S3

• World No. 4 Gauff claimed her first WTA title since last October, having come up short in finals in Miami and Rome this year.S4