I'd say yes!
Wuhan, China — October 12, 2025
Coco Gauff captured the 2025 Wuhan Open title, defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula 6–4, 7–5 in a tight, high-quality final. After taking the first set, Gauff fell behind 0–3 in the second but ripped off four straight games to flip the set and close the match in straights.
- Trophy count: Gauff’s third WTA 1000 and her 11th career singles title.
- Opponent form: Pegula reached the final after upsetting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semis.
- Streak watch: Gauff became the first woman in a decade to win nine consecutive hard-court finals, a feat last seen in the Serena era.
- Ranking & payout: Title brings 1,000 ranking points and ~$596,000 in prize money (runner-up ~$351,003).
Opinion
This win felt like a composure checkpoint as much as a trophy. The comeback from 0–3 in the second set wasn’t about ball-striking; it was about problem-solving under pressure. Stack that with nine straight hard-court finals won and you get a player building a fortress mindset on her best surface.
The next frontier is translating that dominance across the calendar. She has shown she can make deep runs on clay and hold her own on grass, but sustaining this level everywhere is what turns a star into a defining champion. For now, the hard-court crown looks firmly on her head—Wuhan just tightened the fit.