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Fils Claims Maiden Masters 1000 Title, Gauff Lifts Second Cincinnati Crown
American Frances Tiafoe: Arthur Fils clinched his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title after producing a dominant final-set performance to defeat American Frances Tiafoe, while Coco Gauff powered past compatriot Jessica Pegula to win her second Cincinnati Open title on Sunday.
Fils, the 21st seed, overcame a collapse in the second set to win against the 17th-seeded Tiafoe 6–3, 1–6, 6–0 and thus secured the most important title of his career.
The Frenchman immediately got off to a good start by taking an early lead and was ahead 3-0 in the first set. Tiafoe did manage to equalise with a hold, but Fils kept on pressing from the baseline, on several occasions targeting the American's second serve and causing errors.
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