CINCINNATI - Arthur Fils captured the biggest title of his career by defeating Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 in the Cincinnati Open final, while Coco Gauff produced a commanding display to beat Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 and claim her second Cincinnati crown. The 21st-seeded Fils recovered impressively from a second-set collapse to overpower the American in the deciding set and secure his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title.Fils made a flying start, breaking Tiafoe early to establish a 3-0 lead. The Frenchman maintained pressure from the baseline, repeatedly targeting Tiafoe’s second serve and forcing errors. He closed the opening set in style with three consecutive aces.
Tiafoe, competing in his second Cincinnati final, responded strongly in the second set. The 17th seed broke in the second game and quickly moved 3-0 ahead, using his forehand to stretch Fils across the court. Another break gave him a 5-1 advantage before he levelled the contest.
Fils regained complete control in the decider, breaking twice to race into a 4-0 lead as Tiafoe struggled with his backhand. The Frenchman maintained his intensity throughout, completing a dominant bagel to seal the biggest title of his young career.“It was tough because I started very, very strong, and then in the second set I lost a little bit of focus,” Fils said after the victory. “To be able to win a title like this means a lot to me. It’s the result of a lot of training, sacrifice and hard work.” In the women’s final, fourth-ranked Gauff delivered another authoritative performance against third-ranked Pegula, racing to a 5-0 lead in the opening set before taking it 6-2.Pegula, who had eliminated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals, briefly fought back but could not withstand Gauff’s powerful forehand and aggressive returning.
Gauff also made a fast start in the second set, moving 3-0 ahead. Pegula staged a late fightback to trail 5-4, but Gauff immediately broke back and served out the match to love.The victory gave the 22-year-old Gauff her second Cincinnati title and 12th career singles trophy, providing a timely boost as she builds momentum for the US Open.
CINCINNATI - Arthur Fils captured the biggest title of his career by defeating Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 in the Cincinnati Open final, while Coco Gauff produced a commanding display to beat Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 and claim her second Cincinnati crown. The 21st-seeded Fils recovered impressively from a second-set collapse to overpower the American in the deciding set and secure his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title.Fils made a flying start, breaking Tiafoe early to establish a 3-0 lead. The Frenchman maintained pressure from the baseline, repeatedly targeting Tiafoe’s second serve and forcing errors. He closed the opening set in style with three consecutive aces.
Tiafoe, competing in his second Cincinnati final, responded strongly in the second set. The 17th seed broke in the second game and quickly moved 3-0 ahead, using his forehand to stretch Fils across the court. Another break gave him a 5-1 advantage before he levelled the contest.
Fils regained complete control in the decider, breaking twice to race into a 4-0 lead as Tiafoe struggled with his backhand. The Frenchman maintained his intensity throughout, completing a dominant bagel to seal the biggest title of his young career.“It was tough because I started very, very strong, and then in the second set I lost a little bit of focus,” Fils said after the victory. “To be able to win a title like this means a lot to me. It’s the result of a lot of training, sacrifice and hard work.” In the women’s final, fourth-ranked Gauff delivered another authoritative performance against third-ranked Pegula, racing to a 5-0 lead in the opening set before taking it 6-2.Pegula, who had eliminated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals, briefly fought back but could not withstand Gauff’s powerful forehand and aggressive returning.
Gauff also made a fast start in the second set, moving 3-0 ahead. Pegula staged a late fightback to trail 5-4, but Gauff immediately broke back and served out the match to love.The victory gave the 22-year-old Gauff her second Cincinnati title and 12th career singles trophy, providing a timely boost as she builds momentum for the US Open.