Pegula wins thriller at WTA Finals, Gauff eliminated
The win sets up a first meeting between Jessica Pegula and Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals on Saturday.
At the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, Jessica Pegula secured a thrilling 7-6(2) 4-6 7-5 victory over Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova on Thursday, advancing to the semi-finals. Noskova, known for her powerful serves, committed a career-high 15 double faults, while Pegula delivered a tournament-best 16 aces in an intense two-hour and 45-minute match.
The tournament, relocated from Riyadh due to geopolitical tensions, saw all three players finish with a 2-1 record in their group, while alternate Marta Kostyuk had a 0-3 record. Pegula now faces Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals on Saturday. In contrast, fellow American Coco Gauff was eliminated after a close match against Kostyuk, winning 6-4 7-5 in Stadium Two.
Gauff battled back from a 1-5 deficit in the second set, needing hip treatment during the grueling contest. Kostyuk, who had already been eliminated after losses to Noskova and Pegula, failed to win a set in her three matches at the event.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Pegula wins thriller at WTA Finals, Gauff eliminated freemalaysiatoday.com
- Gauff battles through back injury to keep WTA Finals hopes alive bbc.co.uk
- Coco Gauff storms back from 5-1 down to beat Marta Kostyuk at the WTA Finals winnipegfreepress.com
- Pegula wins thriller at WTA Finals, Gauff eliminated channelnewsasia.com
