Coco Gauff rallies past Marta Kostyuk at WTA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Coco Gauff defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 7-5 during her match at the WTA Finals on November 12, 2026. Gauff initially struggled with back discomfort but managed to recover and win six straight games after trailing 5-1 in the second set. This victory places pressure on fellow American Jessica Pegula, who must win her match against Linda Noskova later to secure a semifinal spot. Gauff's advancement now hinges on Pegula's performance, highlighting the tight competition among the players in this round-robin event.
- •Gauff won 6-4, 7-5 against Kostyuk at the WTA Finals.
- •Gauff was down 5-1 in the second set but rallied to win.
- •Gauff's victory compels Pegula to win against Noskova to advance.
- •Both Gauff and Pegula are 1-1 in their group matches.
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff rallies to win, puts the pressure on Jessica Pegula at WTA Finals
"One of the two American stars will make it to the semifinals of the end-of-the-year event, but which one?
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