Wuhan Open 2025: Coco Gauff defeats Jessica Pegula to claim 11th career title

Coco Gauff closed out tennis’ Asian swing in style, lifting the Wuhan Open 2025 trophy after a hard-fought straight-sets victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula on Sunday (October 12) in China.

The world number three triumphed 6-4, 7-5 to secure her second title of the year and first WTA 1000 crown of 2025, adding to her Roland-Garros success earlier in the season. The win also marks the 11th singles title of her career and cements her status as the top-ranked American woman heading into next month’s WTA Finals.

Photo credit: Wuhan Open CVG

Gauff’s Composure Seals Wuhan Glory

In a tight and emotional all-American final, both players struggled at times on serve but produced flashes of brilliance throughout. Gauff held her nerve when it mattered most, navigating early service wobbles and capitalising on Pegula’s late-match errors to wrap up the win in one hour and 48 minutes.

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The 21-year-old began the contest in dominant form, racing to a 3-0 lead with aggressive baseline play and confident returning. Though she missed a chance to extend the lead, Gauff managed to regain control after Pegula fought back to level the set. The world number three eventually broke again to seal the opener 6-4 — her ninth consecutive match where she’s taken the first set.

Pegula fights back but falls short

Pegula started the second set strongly, breaking Gauff’s serve early as the younger American hit five double faults in her first three service games. But Gauff, known for her resilience, responded immediately.

She broke back with the help of a fortunate net cord and held serve to close the gap to 3-2. The match swung back and forth from there, with both players trading breaks before Pegula earned a 5-4 lead and the chance to level the match.

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However, Pegula’s unforced errors returned at the worst possible time. Gauff pounced, breaking to stay alive before holding and breaking once more to clinch the title on her first match point.

A Perfect Finish to the Asian Swing

The Wuhan triumph caps a superb Asian campaign for Gauff. Just a week earlier, she reached the China Open semi-finals, losing to Amanda Anisimova. This time, she left no room for error, cruising past Moyuka Uchijima, Shuai Zhang, Laura Siegemund, Jasmine Paolini, and Pegula without dropping a single set all week.

Gauff’s form suggests she is peaking at just the right time, with the WTA Finals in Riyadh on the horizon. Her improved mental focus and consistency have turned early-season frustrations on grass and the North American hard courts into a story of redemption.

At just 21, Coco Gauff continues to grow not just as a player but as a leader in the women’s game — confident, composed, and capable of conquering any surface.

Match Summary: Wuhan Open 2025 Final

• Winner: Coco Gauff (USA)
• Runner-up: Jessica Pegula (USA)
• Score: 6-4, 7-5
• Tournament: WTA 1000, Wuhan Open
• Title Count: 11th career singles title, 2nd of 2025
• Key Stat: Gauff did not drop a set throughout the tournament

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