Gauff defeats Pegula to win WTA Finals opening match
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 07:29 · Archive
Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 in the opening day of the WTA Finals at Indian Wells.
Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 on the opening day of the WTA Finals at Indian Wells. The round-robin clash between the top two Americans was decided after two hours and 39 minutes, with Gauff displaying what Sky Sports described as 'superb versatility'. Gauff took the first set and recovered from 5-1 down in the second, coming within a point of winning in straight sets. Pegula dug in from 5-6, saving a match point and playing a strong tie-break to extend the match. Gauff then took control in the third set, breaking to lead 3-0. This was Gauff's sixth win against Pegula; she had also beaten her in Cincinnati three months earlier. In the day's other match, Czech player Linda Noskova defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-4.
How it is being reported
- Gauff opens WTA Finals with gritty win over PegulaFormer champion Coco Gauff beats fellow American Jessica Pegula in her opening match of the WTA Finals at Indian Wells.BBC News · 9 Nov, 07:20
- Gauff survives Pegula test to win all-American thriller at WTA FinalsCoco Gauff shredded her shoes but stayed one step ahead of Jessica Pegula to defeat her compatriot 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 on the opening day of the WTA Finals at Indian Wells, while Czech Linda Noskova got the better of Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-4.Sky Sports · 9 Nov, 06:37
- Gauff outruns Pegula to win thriller at WTA Finals, Noskova beats KostyukCoco Gauff had beaten Jessica Pegula three months ago in Cincinnati and had the right formula once again.The Japan Times · 9 Nov, 04:08
In this story: Coco Gauff · Jessica Pegula · Linda Noskova · Marta Kostyuk · Indian Wells · WTA Finals
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