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Gauff Opens WTA Finals with Gritty Win Over Pegula

Gauff Opens WTA Finals with Gritty Win Over Pegula
World Sports · 06:37:18 - Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Coco Gauff began her WTA Finals campaign with a gritty victory over Jessica Pegula on Monday. The American, seeded fourth at the season-ending tournament, overcame her compatriot in a closely contested match to secure an opening win.

Gauff, 20, entered the event as the number four seed and showed resilience to claim the early advantage in her group.

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