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Pegula rallies past defending champion Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final

Jessica Pegula overcomes Iga Swiatek in a three-set match to advance to the Cincinnati final against Coco Gauff.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Pegula rallies past defending champion Swiatek to reach Cincinnati final — Archive photoPhoto: Rick Munroe · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

World number three Jessica Pegula defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open. Pegula won the match with a score of 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 after rallying from a break down in the final set.

With this victory, Pegula has secured her place in the final, where she will face fellow American Coco Gauff. Gauff reached the final after her own successful match earlier in the tournament, setting up an all-American final.

This matchup marks a notable moment in the tournament, as Pegula's win over the six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek highlights her form and competitiveness in the WTA circuit.

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