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Coco Gauff was touched by Jessica Pegula’s heartwarming message of congratulations after their battle in the Wuhan Open final

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Coco Gauff has responded to a sweet message penned by Jessica Pegula in the wake of the US WTA stars facing off in the final of the 2025 Wuhan Open. Gauff defeated Pegula to win the first title at the prestigious WTA 1000 event in Wuhan, which Aryna Sabalenka dominated from 2018-2024.

The American stars, despite being singles competitors on the WTA Tour, are very close courtesy of the significant amount of time they spent earlier in their careers as doubles partners. Their bond once again came to the fore after the final of the 2025 Wuhan Open.

Not long after, she lost 4-6, 5-7 Coco Jouf In the final match, Jessica Pegula She took to Instagram and sent a congratulatory message to her 21-year-old compatriot, writing:

“Powered by beer & boba this week 🤣 Congratulations @cocogauff on a great week!! China thank you for all the love 🫶🏼”

Goff then entered the comments and thanked Pegula for the message.

“Thanks Jess ❤️,” Joff wrote.

Gauff’s comment on Pegula’s participation after the duo faced off in the 2025 Wuhan Open final (Source: Instagram/jpegula)Gauff’s comment on Pegula’s participation after the duo faced off in the 2025 Wuhan Open final (Source: Instagram/jpegula)
Gauff’s comment on Pegula’s participation after the duo faced off in the 2025 Wuhan Open final (Source: Instagram/jpegula)

Coco Gauff has spoken candidly about her friendship with Jessica Pegula following her 2025 Wuhan Open win

Coco Gauff hugs Jessica Pegula at the net after winning the women's singles final at the 2025 Wuhan Open (Source: Getty)Coco Gauff hugs Jessica Pegula at the net after winning the women's singles final at the 2025 Wuhan Open (Source: Getty)
Coco Gauff hugs Jessica Pegula at the net after winning the women’s singles final at the 2025 Wuhan Open (Source: Getty)

Expressing her gratitude for the friendship she shares with Jessica Pegula in the wake of her 2025 Wuhan Open title win, Coco Gauff cast her mind back to the beginning of their bond. According to Goff. Pegula’s kind and compassionate approach It helped her a lot in feeling settled on the WTA Tour.

“When I came on the tour, you were one of the first people to be nice to me and welcome me with open arms. This journey has really come a long way, so I appreciate you. It’s great to finally play in the final against you, and hopefully I can achieve even more. So, congratulations and thank you,” Gauff said during the trophy presentation ceremony.

Gauff’s success at the 2025 Wuhan Open marks her third title win at the WTA 1000 level and 11th singles title overall. Earlier this season, the American came close to winning the WTA 1000 tournaments in Madrid and Rome during the European clay court tour. However, in both tournaments, she finished second. However, the 21-year-old finished her swing on clay on a high, winning the women’s singles title at the French Open.