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Coco Gauff wins against Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Coco Gauff wins against Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals

Summary

Coco Gauff secured a victory in her opening match at the 2026 WTA Finals, defeating fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-7, 6-2. The match featured several pivotal moments, with Pegula having opportunities to capitalize but ultimately faltering. Gauff, who had not played competitively for a month prior to this match, expressed happiness over her performance and looked ahead to her next matches against Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk. This match marks Gauff's second victory over Pegula at the WTA Finals.

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By the Numbers

•Gauff leads 6-5 in head-to-head matchups against Pegula.
•The match lasted over two and a half hours.
•Gauff won 67 percent of her first-serve points.
•Gauff's next matches are scheduled for Wednesday.
•Pegula had break-point opportunities but could not convert.

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1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff states what she has done for the first time in her career after beating Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals

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Coco Gauff emerged victorious in her first match at the 2026 WTA Finals. The American superstar, a two-time major champion, defeated compatriot Jessica Pegula for...
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