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Gauff rallies past Kostyuk with injury to keep WTA Finals hopes alive

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:27 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Gauff rallies past Kostyuk with injury to keep WTA Finals hopes alive
Summary

Coco Gauff, hindered by a back injury, overcame Marta Kostyuk at Indian Wells, winning 6-4, 7-5. Gauff faced a 5-1 deficit in the second set but rallied to win six consecutive games. She needed the victory to maintain her chances of advancing to the WTA Finals semi-finals. To qualify, Gauff requires Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova to defeat Jessica Pegula in the next match.

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  • •Gauff fought through visible pain during the match.
  • •She produced nine double faults and one ace.
  • •Kostyuk struggled with a persistent wrist injury.
  • •Gauff needs Noskova to win against Pegula for advancement.
  • •This is Gauff's second comeback from a 5-1 deficit in the tournament.
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  • 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Gauff battles through back injury to keep WTA Finals hopes alive
  • 10:27 PMBBC Sport — Gauff battles through back injury to keep WTA Finals hopes alive
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Coco Gauff shows all of her battling qualities as she fights through a back injury to beat Marta Kostyuk and keep her WTA Finals last-four hopes alive.

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Coco Gauff shows all of her battling qualities as she fights through a back injury to beat Marta Kostyuk and keep her WTA Finals last-four hopes alive.

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