Nine consecutive hard-court finals won: Gauff joins Serena Williams in women's tennis history
Coco Gauff made tennis history in Wuhan by winning her ninth consecutive title on hard court, a feat not seen since Serena Williams. The relentless young American conceded only 25 games throughout the week, displaying total dominance.
Crowned in Wuhan for the first time in her career, Coco Gauff entered the history books on Sunday.
The American player, who hadn't tasted success since Roland Garros last June, secured her ninth consecutive title in her first nine hard-court finals played - a first in the Open Era.
She is also the first player to win nine consecutive titles on the surface since Serena Williams between the 2013 US Open and Cincinnati 2015.
Beyond these staggering numbers, Gauff proved unstoppable throughout the week, conceding only 25 games in her quest for the title. This marks the lowest total since the tournament's creation in 2014.
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