Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 in an all-American final to win the Wuhan Open, marking her second title of the year and 11th career title.
Coco Gauff, 21, secured her second title of the year and 11th career title by beating fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 at the Wuhan Open. Gauff, ranked third, demonstrated a remarkable comeback in the second set, reeling off four straight games after being down 5-3 to clinch the victory. This win marks her first time winning a title without dropping a set. Pegula, 31, who had previously beaten top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, missed out on her 10th career title. This was their seventh career meeting and first in a final, with Pegula still leading their head-to-head 4-3. Gauff praised Pegula at the trophy ceremony for her kindness and welcoming attitude when she joined the tour, expressing hopes for more finals against her. Gauff now boasts an 11-3 record in finals, while Pegula dropped to 9-11.
