With her dominant 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova on Sunday, the world No. 6 captured the China Open title, her first title since winning Auckland back in January. Gauff won the title despite dropping the opening set in her first five matches.

Coco Gauff captured her second title this season and eighth of her career with a convincing 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova in the final of the China Open on Sunday in Beijing.

The 20-year-old American, who triumphed at last year’s US Open but has faced challenges lately, is on the hunt for her second trophy of the year and the eighth of her career. Gauff parted ways with coach Brad Gilbert following a disappointing run at this year’s US Open, where she exited in the last 16 amidst numerous double faults.

BEIJING — Coco Gauff won her second title this season with a lopsided 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova in the final of the China Open on Sunday. Aged 20, the sixth-ranked US player became the youngest China Open champion in 14 years.