Wuhan, Oct. 13 -- Third seed Coco Gauff captured her first Wuhan Open title, defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 in the final to claim her third WTA 1000 crown.
Gauff made a fast start, winning the first three games of the match. Pegula, seeded sixth, held serve in the fourth game, but Gauff extended her advantage to 4-1. Pegula then found her rhythm, winning three straight games to level at 4-4.
The 21-year-old Gauff held serve in a tense ninth game before breaking Pegula in the next to seal the opening set 6-4.
Pegula opened the second set strongly, racing to a 3-0 lead. Gauff responded with a flurry of aggressive returns and sharp net play, winning three games in succession to draw level. The pair exchanged breaks over t...