Coco Gauff becomes the youngest WTA Finals champion after beating Zheng Qinwen

American tennis star Coco Gauff made history as the youngest winner of the WTA Finals after beating Zheng Qinwen.

According to Malay Mail, the 20-year-old recorded a dominant 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) victory over the Olympic champion on Saturday, November 9, in the second longest WTA final of the year. , 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

She made an incredible comeback during a three-hour, four-minute final from 3-6, 1-3 down to claim the WTA Finals title.

Gauff said, “This means a lot to me. This is the first professional women’s tennis event here in Saudi Arabia, and because of that level I will be forever etched in history. It’s the second biggest title in our sport, so it means a lot. And to be etched in history forever, it’s pretty cool, and hopefully there are more events here.

“I don’t know what I’m going to do with it; that’s a lot of money. What did you say? 4.8 (million)? “I hope to be one of the highest-paid female tennis players or athletes this year, so that would be exciting,” she added.