Coco Gauff celebrated a thrilling first victory at the WTA Finals in Riyadh after defeating China’s Qinwen Zheng in a closely contested match, 3:6, 6:4, 7:6 (7:2). The 20-year-old American showcased her resilience by overcoming a 5:3 deficit in the final set and fending off two match points against her. Gauff’s remarkable tiebreak performance ultimately secured her triumph, marking her second significant title following her 2023 US Open win. This event echoes the 2013 finals where Li Na, China’s first finalist, lost to Serena Williams.