Coco Gauff battled for three hours and four minutes to overcome Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-4 7-6(2) in the championship match of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the tournament’s debut in the region. At just 20 years old, Gauff, the youngest player in the draw, made an impressive run to secure her first WTA Finals title.
In her debut appearance in 2022, Gauff struggled in the group stage, losing all three matches. However, last year, she made a notable leap, advancing to the semifinals, showing significant progress.