Coco Gauff Defends Auckland Classic Title, Gears Up for Australian Open

The 19-year-old American triumphs in a tough match against Elina Svitolina, marking her seventh win in eight career WTA singles finals.

Coco Gauff successfully defended her Auckland Classic title by defeating Elina Svitolina in a match that lasted two hours and 35 minutes.
This is Gauff's seventh win in eight career WTA singles finals so far.
The 19-year-old American has now won 29 of her past 33 singles matches.
Gauff's victory in Auckland sets her up with momentum for the Australian Open, which begins on January 14.
Despite the tough match, Gauff praised Svitolina's performance and resilience after returning from maternity leave just nine months ago.