Hey tennis fans 🎾, get ready for an all-American final at the 2025 Wuhan Open! In a jaw-dropping semifinal, world No.6 Jessica Pegula overcame a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6(2) loss-turned-win to end Aryna Sabalenka’s perfect 20-0 run at this event. 😲💪
After dropping the first set, Pegula dug deep. Facing 5-2 down in the decider, she rattled off five straight games to snatch victory. “That was crazy—I can’t believe I came back and won that,” she said, highlighting her toughness after seven three-set battles in just over two weeks. Now she’s into her sixth final of the season!
On the other side, 19-year-old Coco Gauff didn’t skip a beat, beating Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-3. After losing their first three clashes in 2025, Gauff flipped the script with clutch serving and calm under pressure. “I’m happy with how I played today—it was tough, but I did what I needed,” she noted.
Tomorrow, Pegula and Gauff will battle for the title in what promises to be a serve-powered, rally-filled showdown. Tune in on your mobile for every point—this is one final you won’t want to miss! 📱✨
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Pegula ends Sabalenka's perfect Wuhan record to set up Gauff final
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