Coco Gauff Wins WTA Finals Title

Coco Gauff claimed her first WTA Finals title by defeating Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(2) in a thrilling match in Saudi Arabia. At just 20 years old, Gauff became the youngest winner since Maria Sharapova in 2004 and solidified her ranking as World No. 3 for the second consecutive year. The American showcased remarkable resilience, coming back from a break down in both the second and third sets, and faced two match points before ultimately clinching victory on her third match point. Gauff had previously defeated the top two players in the world, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, on her way to the final. This win also marks Gauff's eighth consecutive victory in hard-court finals, further establishing her as a rising star in tennis. The match was notable for being the longest final at the WTA Finals since 2008, highlighting the intensity and competitiveness of both players.