How Pegula defeated Kostyuk
Pegula dominated the first set at Stadium 1. Kostyuk raised her level in the second to take a 5-4 lead, but the American won the last three games to wrap it up.
Kostyuk served five aces to Pegula’s one, but also committed nine double faults to Pegula’s two and won just five of her 15 second-serve points. Pegula converted five of his 11 break points and lost serve only twice.
Next, Pegula will face Noskova
Pegula’s chances of reaching the semifinals also hinge on Gauff against Noskova later on Tuesday. If Gauff wins, he will play as the group winner, while Pegula and Noskova will play for the second semifinal on Thursday.
His week at Indian Wells was also marked off the court hot mic incident in which he was recorded criticizing Mirra Andreeva during practice.
The suit, who? lost her opener to Noskova and he has been struggling with a right wrist injury, now losing six straight matches, a run that includes a career in Ningbo.
WTA Finals Group 1: Provisional Ranking
| Player: | Wins and losses | Sets | Games: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Linda Noskova (Czech Republic) | 1-0 | 2-0 | 12-6: |
| 2. Coco Gauff (USA) | 1-0 | 2-1 | 18-13: |
| 3. Jessica Pegula (USA) | 1-1 | 3-2 | 26-25: |
| 4. Marta Kostyuk (UKR), eliminated | 0-2 | 0-4 | 13-25: |
Gauff defeated Pegula 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2, while Noskova defeated Kostyuk 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday. Gauff and Noskova meet later on Tuesday. The top two advance to the semifinals on Saturday.