Coco Gauff Wins Maiden WTA Finals Title

Coco Gauff claimed her first WTA Finals title after a dramatic three-set match against China's Zheng Qinwen, winning 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(2) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The match lasted over three hours, featuring Gauff overcoming significant pressure after losing the first set and trailing in the second. Gauff's resilience shone through as she rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the second set and fought back in a tense final set that culminated in a tiebreak. This victory not only makes Gauff the youngest champion since Maria Sharapova in 2004 but also the first American to win since Serena Williams a decade ago, earning her the largest prize in women's tennis history at $4,805,000. Gauff praised Zheng for her impressive performance, highlighting the high level of competition throughout the match.