Pegula battles past Kostyuk at WTA Finals
Jessica Pegula overcame a topsy-turvy second set to win 6-2, 7-5 to stay on course for a semi-final berth at the season-ending championships.
In Indian Wells, Jessica Pegula secured a victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in the WTA Finals on Tuesday, advancing to the semi-finals. Pegula, who lost her opening match to Coco Gauff, overcame a challenging second set to claim a 6-2, 7-5 win. Kostyuk's defeat eliminates her from the tournament. Pegula expressed confidence in her performance, noting the unpredictability of Kostyuk's game, which includes sudden pace, net charges, and erratic serves.
The 32-year-old American dominated the first set, breaking Kostyuk in the first and seventh games. The second set was intense, with four service breaks in a row before Kostyuk took a 3-2 lead. Pegula regained control in the next game, holding at 3-3, and ultimately secured the match with a decisive break in the 11th game, converting her fourth break point to clinch a 6-5 victory.
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