The young American will challenge the Chinese in the final of the WTA year-end Masters in Saudi Arabia and, during the on-court interview she talked about Aryna Sabalenka and her next Chinese opponent

Coco Gauff pays attention to what people say about her online and occasionally takes pleasure in clapping back.

The young American triumphed at the WTA Finals by beating Qinwen Zheng at the end of a crazy match and, in the post-match interview, she thanked the tournament director Garbine Muguruza and her team

The American produced a fine display to down Qinwen Zheng in the final and clinch the eye-watering £3.7million top prize. Gauff needed three sets and three hours to get the job done, coming from 2-0 and 5-3 down in the final set to eventually take the match 3-6 6-4 7-6 in Riyadh.

Coco Gauff has wrapped up her season as well as possible. She won the WTA Finals and the $4.8 million check that came with the trophy and defeated the women

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

Coco Gauff became the youngest WTA Finals winner since Maria Sharapova in 2004 on Saturday at age 20, and the first American woman to capture the year-ending tournament since Serena Williams in 2014.

Coco Gauff ’s win in the WTA Finals title match Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was secured through a 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over Zheng Qinwen in a demanding three-hour battle marked by Gauff’s ability to fight back from deficits in each set.