In a thrilling showdown at the ASB Classic final in Auckland, Coco Gauff successfully defended her title against a determined Elina Svitolina with a 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3 victory.
After squandering a 5-3 lead and two set points in the first set, Gauff managed to seize the momentum at the start of the second set and solidified her dominance with a double break lead. The American’s first-serve percentages soaring from 46% in the first set to 83% in the decider proved instrumental as she wore Svitolina down with a balanced blend of defensive prowess and offensive play.