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Coco Gauff jokes about Rybakina joining her and Sabalenka for WTA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 12:04 PM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Coco Gauff jokes about Rybakina joining her and Sabalenka for WTA Finals

Summary

Coco Gauff humorously recounted how she and Aryna Sabalenka persuaded Elena Rybakina to join them in a video ahead of the 2026 WTA Finals. The lighthearted reel, filmed during the media day for the season-ending tournament, featured the trio posing for photos. Gauff and Sabalenka's playful banter suggested they jokingly 'put a gun to her head' to convince Rybakina to participate. Gauff is set to compete in her fifth consecutive WTA Finals from November 8 to 15 in Indian Wells, California, where she will face Jessica Pegula in her first match.

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•Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, and Elena Rybakina featured in a fun media day video.
•WTA Finals take place in Indian Wells from November 8 to 15.
•Gauff competes in her fifth consecutive WTA Finals this year.
•Gauff will play Jessica Pegula in her opening match.

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12:04 PMYahoo Sports — “We Put A Gun To Her Head” – Coco Gauff Jokes About Elena Rybakina Joining Aryna Sabalenka & Her In WTA Finals Video Drop

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Coco Gauff jokingly explained how she and Aryna Sabalenka convinced Elena Rybakina to join them in a fun reel ahead of the 2026 WTA Finals. Ahead of the season-ending tournament, the eight finalists appeared for media day and posed for photos.
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