Coco Gauff showcased a masterful display of tennis prowess on Tuesday, securing her first victory at the WTA Finals with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 win over Jasmine Paolini. The 21-year-old American, who had struggled with 17 double faults in her previous match against Jessica Pegula, significantly improved her game, committing only three double faults this time. Gauff’s strategic play and precision on the court proved too much for the eighth-seeded Italian, who was eliminated from the tournament. The defending champion quickly established a 3-0 lead in the first set, and despite Paolini’s brief resistance, Gauff maintained control, winning the set 6-3. In the second set, Gauff’s relentless strategy of forcing Paolini to cover the court paid off, as she secured back-to-back breaks to lead 5-2. The match concluded with a powerful serve from Gauff that Paolini could only return into the net. Reflecting on her performance, Gauff acknowledged the importance of the win, stating, ‘I knew today’s win was crucial to staying in the tournament. If I lost, I would have been out.’ She also credited her smart serving and noted that Paolini might not have been at her best. The victory keeps Gauff’s hopes alive in the Group Steffi Graf, where top seed Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Jessica Pegula later in the day.