Coco Gauff makes history with a perfect hardcourt finals record in Wuhan
In short: In a display of remarkable consistency, Coco Guent achieved something never before seen in professional tennis. While the 2025 Wuhan Open featured a clash of titans and a changing of the guard, one player's performance rewrote the record books for hardcourt championship matches.
Coco Gauff claimed her eleventh WTA Tour singles victory and third WTA 1000 trophy during the 2025 Wuhan Open final. By beating Jessica Pegula 6–4, 7–5, Gauff won the event without losing any sets. This victory was more than just another trophy; Gauff became the first player in tennis history to remain undefeated through their first nine hardcourt finals. This remarkable run of success in championship matches underscores her growing dominance on this specific surface. Her victory in Wuhan represents a significant milestone in her professional career trajectory.
The tournament also marked the end of a significant era for Aryna Sabalenka. The three-time defending champion's pursuit of a fourth consecutive title was halted in the semifinals by Pegula. This defeat snapped Sabalenka's 20-match winning streak at the Wuhan tournament, a run that had been unbroken since her 2018 debut. Even after this loss, Sabalenka performed well enough to maintain her position as world No. 1 at the season's end for the second year running. Even after a semi-final defeat, she maintained a standard sufficient to clinch the top spot. This marks her second straight year as the world's number one. This achievement highlights her sustained excellence at the highest level of the sport.
Beyond the championship battle, the tournament highlighted shifts in the WTA rankings. Ekaterina Alexandrova reached the top 10 for the first time, a milestone that made her the third-oldest woman to achieve such a ranking. The tournament's seeding, determined by rankings as of 22 September 2025, saw the top eight seeds receive byes directly into the second round. The tournament structure also featured a specific seeding system, where the eight highest-ranked players were granted byes into the second round. These seedings were officially based on the WTA rankings recorded on 22 September 2025.
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