Coco Gauff states what she has done for the first time in her career after beating Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals
Coco Gauff emerged victorious in her first match at the 2026 WTA Finals. The American superstar, a two-time major champion, defeated compatriot Jessica Pegula for...
In a match at the 2026 WTA Finals, Coco Gauff emerged victorious over Jessica Pegula for the second time at the tournament. The American star, a two-time major champion, triumphed 6-4, 6-7, 6-2. Pegula had break-point opportunities at 4-4 in the first set and led 5-2 in the second, but Gauff's aggressive play secured the win. Gauff, who entered the event without recent matchplay preparation, expressed her happiness with the victory, noting it was her first match in nearly a month.
She praised Pegula's skills, emphasizing the importance of being aggressive in their head-to-head matches.
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