Aryna
Sabalenka breaks Jessica Pegula's winning streak and takes the Cincinnati Open
title with a commanding 6-3, 7-5 victory. The Belarusian secures her 6th WTA
1000 title, her first of the year after failing in the finals of the Madrid
Open and the Italian Open.
The 2-time
Grand Slam champion ends Pegula's 9-match winning streak. Pegula, who was the
champion at the Canadian Open last week, heads to the US Open with confidence.
Additionally, Sabalenka reaches her 100th WTA 1000 win and returns to World No.
2, moving further ahead of Coco Gauff.
Sabalenka ends Pegula's streak to claim Cincinnati Open title
In the
first set, Sabalenka was dominant with a 71% first serve rate, winning 88% of
those serves. The Belarusian dropped only four points on her serve throughout
the set and consistently troubled her opponent with her returns.
The first
break came in the 4th game and was enough for Sabalenka to hold on to her serve
and close out the set 6-3, including 6 aces. Pegula struggled to counter
Sabalenka's strong serve, winning only 17% of return points.
At the
start of the second set, Sabalenka quickly secured an early break to go up 2-0.
The Belarusian avoided long rallies and controlled the rhythm with her
cross-court shots. Pegula improved her first serve effectiveness from 55% to
83%, but the early break proved costly.
At the start of the second set, Sabalenka quickly secured an early break to go up 2-0. The Belarusian avoided long rallies and controlled the rhythm with her cross-court shots. Pegula improved her first serve effectiveness from 55% to 83%, but struggled to find solutions to her opponent's high pace. Sabalenka had her serve working well but committed a couple of unforced errors that allowed Pegula to secure a break and level the score at 5-5.
However, Pegula's joy was short-lived as she was unable to hold her serve. Sabalenka took the break and then confidently served out the match, winning 6-3, 7-5 to secure her 6th WTA 1000 title. Both
players will take this week off while preparing for the US Open, where
Sabalenka is set to be the second seed, potentially avoiding Iga Swiatek until
a possible final.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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