Coco Gauff Regains Top Five Spot with China Open Victory
American tennis star Coco Gauff has reclaimed her position in the top five of the WTA rankings after a convincing win over Karolina Muchova in the China Open final.
Gauff dominated the match, securing a 6-1, 6-3 victory to capture her second WTA 1000 singles title. This triumph follows her Auckland Open win in January and marks her eighth victory in nine WTA singles finals.
The 20-year-old’s impressive performance ensures her return to world No. 4 on Monday, surpassing Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini. Gauff will hold 5,593 ranking points, solidifying her position in the WTA Race to Riyadh.
Gauff’s Remarkable Record
Gauff’s victory extends her remarkable record in WTA singles finals:
- Won eight of nine WTA singles finals
- Only loss came to Iga Swiatek in the 2022 French Open
- First player in WTA history to win first seven finals on hard courts
- Unbeaten against Muchova in three matches, without dropping a set
New Coach, New Success
The China Open marked Gauff’s first tournament under new coach Matt Daly. The partnership has yielded immediate results.
“I want to congratulate Karolina on her return to the tour,” Gauff said post-match. “And thank you, Matt, for your help throughout this week. Our first tournament together has been a success.”
Gauff’s win virtually guarantees her spot in the WTA Finals, capping an impressive week in China.
