Big decisions pay off as Coco Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati title
Coco Gauff won the Cincinnati Open after a dominant performance against Jessica Pegula, marking a successful turnaround from her struggles last year. The victory serves as a major confidence boost ahead of the upcoming US Open.
Why it matters
Gauff's resurgence highlights the impact of technical adjustments and mental resilience in professional tennis at the highest level.
Coco Gauff watches the fireworks after receiving the Rookwood trophy for winning the women's title at the Cincinnati Open. Photograph: Scott Stuart/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Coco Gauff watches the fireworks after receiving the Rookwood trophy for winning the women's title at the Cincinnati Open. Photograph: Scott Stuart/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock Coco Gauff Big decisions pay off as Coco Gauff gears up for US Open with Cincinnati title American beats compatriot Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4
Gauff claims first title of season, her second in Cincinnati
Prefer the Guardian on Google One year ago, Coco Gauff departed the Cincinnati Open with her career at a crossroads. On serve, she had capitulated, offering up countless double faults in most matches, and she had lost confidence in her progress and game. She believed she had to make drastic changes to her team before it was too late.
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