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Gauff vs. Pegula headline WTA Finals opening day in Indian Wells
9 Nov
Summary
- Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals due to medical reasons.
- Marta Kostyuk replaces Rybakina, facing Linda Noskova in opener.
- Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula meet in a highly anticipated match.
The WTA Finals are underway in Indian Wells, California, bringing together the year's best singles and doubles tennis talent. Eight top players will compete in a round-robin format, with the tournament scheduled to run from November 8th to November 15th, 2026. Australian Open and U.S. Open champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn due to an undisclosed medical condition. Marta Kostyuk will take her place, set to compete against Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
Second seed Aryna Sabalenka enters the tournament seeking redemption after recent final losses. The opening day features a compelling matchup between American stars Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, who have a closely contested head-to-head record. The tournament boasts a total prize pool of $10 million, with $8 million allocated for singles competitors. An undefeated singles champion stands to earn $3.37 million and 1,500 ranking points.
