American Coco Gauff had a bitterly disappointing summer but on Saturday the youngster was able to celebrate lifting her first WTA Finals trophy, regaining her confidence after a string of frustrating defeats to end her year on a high note.

For the first time in her career, Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals. Gauff took down Zheng Qinwen in three sets, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) during the final on Saturday

Coco Gauff has won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the final in Riyadh

American tennis sensation Coco Gauff ended her season in style Saturday, rallying to defeat China’s Zheng Qinwen to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Coco Gauff earned the biggest pay cheque in the history of women’s tennis, pocketing £3.7 million when she defeated Qinwen Zheng to claim the first WTA Finals event to be staged in Riyadh.

Coco Gauff enjoyed a dream end to a bitterly disappointing summer as the American youngster lifted her first WTA Finals trophy in Riyadh. Gauff, 20, showed immense composure against China's Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen,

Coco Gauff came from a set and a break down to beat China's Qinwen Zheng in three sets and just over three hours, to win the WTA Tour Finals in Saudi Arabia.