Coco Gauff conquered the WTA 1000 in Cincinnati, becoming the first teenager able to conquer five titles since Caroline Wozniacki, able to accomplish this milestone in 2008.The 19-year-old from Atlanta added value to the high expectations placed on her by the entire tennis world.
Before the clear 6-3 6-4 against Karolina Muchova inflicted in the Cincinnati final, only three Americans had managed to impose themselves at the Western & Southern Open: Lindsay Davenport in 2004, Serena Williams in 2014 and 2015, and Madison Keys in 2019.To make her victory even more special there is a significant statistic, because Gauff is the youngest winner in the golden register of the Cincinnati tournament.
A goal achieved with impeccable performances and a large number of victories: Gauff won 11 of the last 12 games.Muchova started badly and gave the break to her rival by missing a comfortable forehand.
Coco Gauff conquers Cincinnati by destroying Muchova, the Highlights
The American did just as badly and hit three double faults, the last one on the break point, in the third game.
The Czech continued to struggle on serve despite the high percentage of first balls fielded and once again gave up the serve at 2-3 by…
