Coco Gauff defeats Jessica Pegula in WTA Finals opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula faced off in the WTA Finals round-robin stage on November 9. Gauff won the match 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2 after Pegula's comments about fellow player Mirra Andreeva were unintentionally broadcasted via a hot mic during a practice session. Pegula expressed remorse for her comments and sought to maintain a competitive spirit during the match. Gauff acknowledged the situation but focused on the game, stating she competes regardless of off-court events.
- •Gauff wins against Pegula in three sets
- •Match held on November 9 at WTA Finals
- •Pegula's hot mic comments sparked controversy
- •Gauff remains focused on competition despite drama
- •Next match will further determine group outcomes
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Why Coco Gauff did her talking about the WTA Finals hot mic on the court
"Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the WTA Finals opened with a little irony and two Americans got valuable lessons from opposing results in finals. If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here. Why did the WTA Finals round-robin start with some good-natured poetic justice? Last Wednesday, the WTA Finals set tennis aflame. In a private conversation on a practice co
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