# Gauff bests Pegula in thrilling clash, Noskova beats Kostyuk in WTA Finals

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gauff-bests-pegula-in-thrilling-clash-noskova-beats-kostyuk-in-wta-finals/
- Published: 2026-11-09T01:16:47+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T02:27:20+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/gauff-bests-pegula-in-thrilling-clash-noskova-beats-kostyuk-in-wta-finals-6535006
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Gauff edged Pegula in a three-set opener.
- Noskova beat Kostyuk in straight sets.
- Kostyuk replaced the ill Elena Rybakina.

## Summary

Coco Gauff beat fellow American Jessica Pegula in three sets on the opening day of round-robin play at the WTA Finals, while Linda Noskova defeated Marta Kostyuk in straight sets. The results gave Gauff and Noskova winning starts at the season-ending tournament.

Gauff won 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2 after saving several set points in a close second set before Pegula took the tie-break. Eighth-ranked Noskova won 6-2, 6-4, hitting 20 winners in her WTA Finals debut. Kostyuk entered the draw as a late replacement for Elena Rybakina, who withdrew due to illness.

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