Aryna Sabalenka triumphed over Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 to win the Cincinnati Open, marking her sixth WTA 1000 title and her first since the Australian Open in January. Sabalenka's powerful serving was evident as she recorded 10 aces and dropped only nine points on serve, while Pegula struggled with five double faults, ending her nine-match winning streak. This victory positions Sabalenka as a strong contender for the upcoming U.S. Open, where she aims to improve upon her runner-up finish from last year. Sabalenka's dominance throughout the Cincinnati tournament, where she did not drop a set, emphasizes her readiness for the final Grand Slam of the year. Following the match, she expressed gratitude towards her team for their support during a challenging season, which included missing Wimbledon due to injury. Sabalenka's performance and rise to the world number two ranking highlight her potential to contend for the title at Flushing Meadows.