“Closing out the match with four consecutive games proved Gauff’s resilience under pressure.”
Coco Gauff claimed her 11th career WTA singles title by defeating Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 in the Wuhan Open final on October 12, 2025. This victory is her third WTA 1000 title and her first since winning the French Open in June. The win earns her $600,000 and boosts her confidence ahead of the WTA Finals.
Gauff closed out the second set with four consecutive games. She won the match in 1 hour and 42 minutes. She did not drop a set throughout the tournament, showing her dominance on hard courts. After the win, Gauff said, “Winning every match in straight sets, I don’t know if I’ve done that before on a title run.” She also thanked her team and supporters for their encouragement.
Jessica Pegula reached the final after defeating three-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set semifinal. Pegula ended Sabalenka’s 20-match winning streak at the Wuhan Open. Both Gauff and Pegula have qualified for the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Gauff will defend her title starting November 1. Fans and analysts praised her performance as one of the most impressive runs on the WTA Tour this season.