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Jessica Pegula staged a third-set comeback to defeat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 and reach the Cincinnati Masters final against Coco Gauff. The all-American women's final will be followed by the men's title match between Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils.
Brandon Nakashima beat Taylor Fritz in three sets, while unseeded Sara Bejlek upset Madison Keys to reach the Cincinnati Masters semifinals. Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also advanced, setting up an all-American men's semifinal between Nakashima and Frances Tiafoe.
Elena Rybakina was forced to retire from the Cincinnati quarterfinals with a heel injury, raising concerns about the world No. 2's fitness ahead of the US Open. Iga Swiatek advanced to the semifinals and will face Jessica Pegula, who battled past Amanda Anisimova in three sets.
