Coco Gauff triumphs over Jessica Pegula in thrilling all-American Wuhan Open final

New Delhi: French Open champion Coco Gauff has captured the third WTA 1000 title of her career as she defeated Jessica Pegula in a straight-sets all-American final. Gauff defeated her former doubles partner 6-4, 7-5 in 1 hour and 42 minutes to lift the crown in Wuhan, putting an end to Pegula’s eight consecutive three-set matches.

This marked Gauff’s second title of the year and her first since she lifted the Roland Garros back in June and her 11th career singles title. She booked a spot in the year-end WTA Finals in November as the US No. 1 and her fiery hard court play.

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