“It’s a huge honor” – Coco Gauff opens up on becoming 1st American woman since Serena Williams to triumph at China Open, reflects on …see more

Serena Williams (L) and Coco Gauff (R) (Image Source: Getty)
“It’s a huge honor” – Coco Gauff opens up on becoming 1st American woman since Serena Williams to triumph at China Open, reflects on historic win

Coco Gauff has expressed her pride in placing her name alongside Serena Williams with her triumph at the 2024 China Open. The 20-year-old’s victory marks her second title of the season, following her triumphant campaign at the ASB Classic in January.

clinched her second WTA 1000 title. The American claimed a dominant 6-1, 6-3 win over Karolina Muchova in the final, extending her perfect record against the Czech to 3-0 and climbing two spots to become the World No. 4.The 20-year-old made history with her triumph, becoming the only woman in the Open Era to win each of her first seven hardcourt finals on the WTA tour. She also became the first American woman to triumph at the event in Beijing since Serena Williams emerged victorious in 2013.

Coco Gauff reflected on the historic achievement in her post-match press conference, expressing her delight at breaking new ground in women’s tennis.
“Yeah, that’s pretty cool, considering there’s been so many great players before me in the Open Era. Honestly, with the stat things, I feel like every tournament, it’s a new stat or new record. I’m very thankful,” she said.

After a disappointing run at the US Open and the subsequent shakeup in her coaching team, Gauff has clinched her second WTA 1000 title. The American claimed a dominant 6-1, 6-3 win over Karolina Muchova in the final, extending her perfect record against the Czech to 3-0 and climbing two spots to become the World No. 4.The 20-year-old made history with her triumph, becoming the only woman in the Open Era to win each of her first seven hardcourt finals on the WTA tour. She also became the first American woman to triumph at the event in Beijing since Serena Williams emerged victorious in 2013.

Coco Gauff reflected on the historic achievement in her post-match press conference, expressing her delight at breaking new ground in women’s tennis.
“Yeah, that’s pretty cool, considering there’s been so many great players before me in the Open Era. Honestly, with the stat things, I feel like every tournament, it’s a new stat or new record. I’m very thankful,” she said.