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Gauff Outlasts Pegula in Grueling WTA Opener
10 Nov
Summary
- Gauff defeated Pegula in a three-set match at the WTA Finals.
- The match lasted over two and a half hours with Gauff winning.
- Indian Wells is hosting the WTA Finals after a move from Saudi Arabia.
Coco Gauff commenced her 2026 WTA Finals appearance with a challenging three-set victory against Jessica Pegula. The match, played on Sunday, saw the No. 4 seed Gauff triumph in two hours and 39 minutes at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Gauff, the 2024 WTA Finals champion, held her nerve to secure the win, showcasing aggressive play despite the lengthy duration. She will next face Linda Noskova in her upcoming round-robin match.
This year's WTA Finals have relocated from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Indian Wells, California, due to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. The tournament is slated to move again in 2027 to Charlotte, North Carolina.
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