Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula to win the 2025 Wuhan Open, closing the gap to Iga Swiatek in the WTA Rankings.
Gauff, the world No 3, battled to a 6-4, 7-5 victory against her sixth-ranked compatriot Pegula to claim her maiden Wuhan crown, third WTA 1000 title and 11th career title.
During her impressive run, Gauff did not drop a set in her five matches, defeating Jasmine Paolini, Laura Siegemund, Zhang Shuai, and Moyuka Uchijima.
“When I came on tour, you were one of the first people to be nice to me and welcome me with open arms,” Gauff said. “That really went a long way, so I appreciate you. It’s great to finally play in the final against you, and I hope for many more. So, congratulations and thank you.
Author's summary: Gauff wins Wuhan Open title.