10 Nov 2024, 7:41 a.m.
Coco Gauff secured a historic victory at the WTA Finals in Riyadh by defeating Zheng Qinwen, earning the largest prize in WTA history at $4.805 million. At just 20 years old, Gauff is the youngest champion since Maria Sharapova's 2004 triumph. Her impressive win came after overcoming a challenging start, battling back from a 3-6, 1-3 deficit and ultimately clinching the match in a tense tiebreak. This triumph adds a significant highlight to Gauff’s career, concluding a remarkable week in which she triumphed over several top-ranked competitors.