Coco Gauff made a strong statement on Day 2 of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, defeating Jessica Pegula with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory that took just 76 minutes. With this win, Gauff joined World No. 2 Iga Swiatek at the top of the Orange Group, after Swiatek had earlier edged out Barbora Krejcikova in a three-set showdown.
Despite Pegula‘s history of success over Gauff, having won four of their last five encounters, the 20-year-old Gauff set the pace this time.
“I just felt, kind of, off,” Pegula noted. “I didn’t feel, like, I was necessarily hitting the ball that bad, but just making a couple extra errors. Against someone like that, who’s obviously had a really good fall after the Open too, she’s feeling confident, so you just can’t really let those moments kind of slip away.”
She capitalized on five out of eight break-point chances, showcasing her readiness for the high-stakes competition that features the season’s top eight players.
As for Pegula, she’ll aim to regroup for her next matchup against Krejcikova. This will mark their first face-off since Dubai in 2023, where they each claimed a win in their previous two meetings.
“I’ve been playing well all week, so I know that it’s there,” Pegula said. “I just need to, kind of, put my head down, look forward to the next match and really try and, I think, kind of, get some more energy the next match. I just felt a little flat today.”
What time is Jessica Pegula vs Barbora Krejcikova
The match between Pegula and Krejcikova is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, November 5. The extact time has yet to be confirmed.
Where to watch Jessica Pegula vs Barbora Krejcikova
In the United States, the match between Pegula and Krejcikova will be broadcast by the Tennis Channel.
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