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Coco Gauff left the world in tears after defeating Jessica Pegula in an all-American final at the Wuhan Open. But what truly moved millions wasn’t just her stunning triumph — it was her heartfelt message to her hometown: “This win is for the fans and for where I started.”
🌟 Coco Gauff breaks down after historic Wuhan Open victory: “This win is for my fans — and for the place where it all began.
Coco Gauff left the world in tears after defeating Jessica Pegula in an all-American final at the Wuhan Open. But what truly moved millions wasn’t just her stunning triumph — it was her heartfelt message to her hometown: “This win is for the fans and for where I started.”
🏆 A night that will be remembered forever
Under the bright lights of Wuhan, 21-year-old Coco Gauff — the pride of Florida — conquered Jessica Pegula 6–4, 7–5 to capture the 2025 Wuhan Open title.
It wasn’t just another tennis final; it was a battle of heart, belief, and the American spirit.
Pegula, who had just ended Aryna Sabalenka’s 20-match win streak, entered the final in top form. But Gauff — calm, fierce, and focused — proved she’s no longer the teenage prodigy chasing a dream. She’s now a true champion.
💬 “This win isn’t just mine — it belongs to the fans, to my hometown”
Moments after raising her third WTA 1000 trophy, Gauff’s voice cracked with emotion as she addressed the crowd:
I thought about my mom, my dad, and everyone who stood by me since day one. This win isn’t just mine — it belongs to the fans, to my hometown, to every little girl who dares to dream like I once did. No matter where you come from, if you keep believing, the world will open doors for you.”
Her words silenced the stadium — and then came the standing ovation. Gauff pressed her hand to her heart, tears streaming down her face.
❤️ The spirit of Serena, the heart of Coco
The American media hailed Gauff as “the new flame of U.S. tennis.”
At just 21, she now holds three WTA 1000 titles and 11 singles championships — mirroring milestones once achieved by Serena Williams herself.