Coco Gauff Conquers Wuhan Open in All-American Final
In an exciting all-American final, Coco Gauff triumphed at the Wuhan Open, defeating Jessica Pegula with a score of 6-4, 7-5. The match, which took place on Sunday, demonstrated the tenacity and talent of Gauff, who secured her second title of the year. Gauff, ranked third, demonstrated her dominance by winning four consecutive games, sealing her triumph in the tournament. This triumph marks her eleventh title in her professional career.The match was full of key moments, including when Gauff saved the second set at a crucial moment. Pegula, for her part, had achieved an impressive victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, but could not maintain the momentum in the final. The match represented the seventh encounter between both players, with Pegula leading the series 4-3. Gauff improved her record in finals to 11-3, while Pegula was left with a record of 9-11. Gauff’s victory makes her the second American to win the Wuhan title, following in the footsteps of Venus Williams in 2015.Winning every match (in the tournament) in straight sets, I don’t know if I’ve done that before in a title run. I feel very proud of what I achieved this week, regardless of today’s result.
Coco Gauff
We’ve spent a lot of time together and, although I’m a bit older, I always admire and respect her a lot. She’s very mature for her age.
Jessica Pegula on Coco Gauff
