Coco Gauff Defeats Jessica Pegula in Wuhan Open Semifinal
Coco Gauff secured a spot in the Wuhan Open final today, October 12, 2025, with a hard-fought victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula, winning 6-4, 7-5.
Gauff, the French Open champion, faced a challenging second set, trailing 3-0 before mounting a remarkable comeback. She battled back to 5-3 and ultimately won four consecutive games to close out the match. At 5-4 in the second set, Pegula had a chance to force a deciding third set but was broken by Gauff.
“You’re the three-set queen,” Gauff said to Pegula on court, “so I was determined not to let you get there today because I felt like the odds would be in your favour in the third set.” Pegula has a reputation for thriving in three-set matches, a trend Gauff was keen to avoid. This win marks a significant step for Gauff as she aims to add another title to her growing list of accomplishments; you can find more about her career on the WTA website.
A gracious Pegula acknowledged Gauff’s performance, stating, “It’s an honour to play you, as a friend and fellow American in the final.” She added, “It’s our first final, so that was a lot of fun being able to play.” The Wuhan Open is a key event on the WTA Tour, attracting top players from around the globe, and you can learn more about the tournament’s history here.
Gauff will now face the winner of the other semifinal in Sunday’s final.
