Coco Gauff lets out scream and drops to the ground after winning WTA Finals

Coco Gauff lets out scream and drops to the ground after winning WTA Finals

Coco Gauff dropped to the floor and let out a huge scream in an emotional celebration after defeating Qinwen Zheng in the WTA Finals. The American came out on top after a thrilling three-setter in which both players were tested to their physical limits.

Gauff came from a set down, losing the opener 3-6 in a disappointing start. But the exciting 20-year-old took control of the second set, breaking her opponent before taking it 6-4.

An epic deciding set went to a tiebreaker in which Gauff excelled, winning it 7-2. After sealing match point with a burst of speed and a strong forehand, the 2023 US Open champion dropped to the floor. and covered her face with her hands. It was clearly a victory that meant a lot.

Gauff soon rose to her feet, shook hands with Zheng and the umpire before returning to the court to toast her victory with the crowd. Visibly emotional, she let out a lengthy ferocious scream and shouted: “Come on!”

This was an outstanding conclusion to the WTA Finals between two of the tour’s best players. Gauff’s form has improved immeasurably since she endured a difficult summer and exited the US Open in the fourth round. Zheng, meanwhile, became the first Chinese player – man or woman – to win 50 matches in a single season.

“I’m tired first and foremost,” Gauff told Sky Sports afterwards.

“Happy the season is over. It was a great match. Qinwen played really great tennis. I was trying my best to hang in there and never gave up.

“No [I never believed that I wouldn’t win]. Sometimes you think that a little bit, but you push that thought away. I was telling myself, ‘Another point, another chance’. I’ve been in situations like this in the past and been able to turn it around, so I knew that I could do it again today.”

Zheng was unfortunate to end up on the losing side. She said in her on-court interview: “I want to say thanks to everyone who came tonight. It was a long week. Thanks to all the staff. Thanks to my team because you guys try to keep me healthy.

“I’ve been through a lot of matches this year, but I’m still on court fighting. Thanks to you. I wouldn’t be here without you. Congrats to the champion. It’s your first title here. I wish you have a great future.”

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