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- Coco Gauff rolls past Karolina Muchova for China Open title (newsbreak.com)
Coco Gauff, at just 20 years old, triumphed in the China Open final, defeating Karolina Muchova with ease. This victory marks Gauff’s second title this season and her eighth overall.
As the youngest China Open champion in over a decade, Gauff has cemented her place in history. She also joins Serena Williams as the only Americans to win the Beijing tournament.
Despite a brief setback due to a wrist injury, Muchova displayed her remarkable skills on the court. Gauff praised her opponent’s resilience and expressed her hope that they would meet again in future finals.
Gauff’s victory is a testament to her hard work and the guidance of her new coach, Matt Daly. She acknowledged the role of her team in her success.
With her triumph in Beijing, Gauff has increased her chances of qualifying for the prestigious WTA Finals, where the top eight players compete. She is now ranked fifth, ahead of Jessica Pegula. Gauff will continue her journey at the Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 tournament of the season.
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