Which player did Serena Williams defeat in the 2020 ASB Classic final?

Serena Williams defeated Jessica Pegula in the 2020 ASB Classic final. Williams won the Auckland final 6–3, 6–4 to claim her first singles title since the 2017 Australian Open.

The victory was significant because it ended a three-year wait for Serena’s next singles trophy. She had won the 2017 Australian Open while pregnant, then reached several finals without adding another singles title. In Auckland, she combined powerful serving with aggressive baseline play to overcome Pegula, who was competing in her first WTA singles final.

The match also had a charitable afterstory. Serena donated her winner’s prize money to Australian bushfire relief, while the tournament auctioned memorabilia and raised additional funds. Pegula later became a major singles and doubles contender, but the 2020 ASB Classic final remains her first meeting with Serena in a title match.