Coco Gauff clinched the Wuhan Open title on October 12, 2025, defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula in a tightly contested final, with scores of 6-4, 7-5. This victory marked Gauff’s second title of the 2025 season; she had previously triumphed at the French Open, solidifying her status within the sport.
The match showcased Gauff’s resilience, particularly when she found herself down 3-5 in the second set. Demonstrating remarkable poise, she managed to pull off four consecutive games. Gauff held her serve and then broke Pegula’s serve to level the set at 5-5. A pivotal moment came when Pegula’s forehand volley sailed long, granting Gauff her first match point. She seized the opportunity, finishing the contest with a decisive forehand winner after a brief yet intense exchange.
Previously, Pegula had demonstrated her formidable skills by ousting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. However, in the final, she struggled to maintain that momentum and ultimately fell short of securing her tenth career title. This defeat also indicated a competitive edge Gauff has been sharpening in their match-ups; the two American players have now met seven times, with Pegula holding a slight advantage at 4-3.
With this victory, Gauff has now accumulated 11 career titles, enhancing her impressive finals record to 11-3. Conversely, Pegula’s record dipped to 9-11 in title matches. Notably, Gauff has become the second American to win the Wuhan Open, joining the ranks of Venus Williams, who achieved the feat in 2015. The match highlighted the growing rivalry between these two talented players who have also partnered successfully in WTA doubles competitions.
