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Gauff Defends WTA Finals Title in Thrilling Rematch with Pegula
31 Oct
Summary
- Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula face off in WTA Finals in Riyadh
- Gauff is the defending champion, Pegula aims for her 4th title of 2025
- Gauff and Pegula have faced off 7 times, with Pegula leading 4-3 in head-to-head
On November 2nd, 2025, the stage is set for an all-American clash at the WTA Finals in Riyadh as defending champion Coco Gauff takes on Jessica Pegula. Gauff, the 21-year-old American No. 1, returns to the year-end event in good form after claiming the title at the WTA 1000 tournament in Wuhan last month. Meanwhile, the two-time Grand Slam winner Pegula, the American No. 3 and world No. 5, is aiming to get off to a positive start in the round-robin contest.
Gauff, who defeated Qinwen Zheng in a three-hour epic final last year, is determined to start her title defense strongly. The young American had a topsy-turvy year, winning her first nine matches of 2025 before a dip in form, but a resurgence during the clay season saw her overcome Aryna Sabalenka in the Roland Garros final. Pegula, on the other hand, is seeking her fourth title of the year, having already won in Austin, Charleston, and Bad Homburg.
The head-to-head record between the two Americans is intriguing, with Pegula leading 4-3. However, Gauff has won the last two encounters, including a victory in the Wuhan final last month. The match is expected to be a back-and-forth battle, and the two-time Slam winner Gauff is tipped to prevail in three sets.
