Gauff, 22, is the hottest player on the women’s tour after winning the Cincinnati Open and she is being picked by several experts to hoist the trophy

Gauff beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets to claim her first tournament title in 10 months. And it couldn't have come at a better time.

CINCINNATI: Coco Gauff made a statement with the US Open approaching, dominating Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to win her first title of 2026 at the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati. World number…