Coco Gauff Wins 2024 China Open Final

Coco Gauff secured her second title of the year and eighth overall by overpowering Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-3 in the China Open final. This victory marks her as the youngest champion of the event in 14 years and maintains her perfect record in hard-court finals (7-0). Gauff's win in Beijing adds to her earlier triumph in Auckland this year and follows a coaching change to Matt Daly, with whom she celebrated the win. Despite initial serving issues in earlier matches, Gauff displayed dominance against Muchova, who ranks 49th in the world. The American's victory also positions her fourth in the Race to the Finals, enhancing her prospects for the season-ending tournament in Riyadh. Muchova, who overcame top seed Aryna Sabalenka to reach the final, was unable to withstand Gauff's powerful play and consistent winners.