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Pegula keeps WTA Finals hopes alive, Kostyuk eliminated

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Jessica Pegula secured a 6-2 7-5 victory over Marta Kostyuk on Tuesday to remain in contention for the semi-finals. After breaking Kostyuk in the opening game to dictate the first set, Pegula weathered multiple exchanged breaks in the second set before breaking late and serving out the match. Kostyuk, who had defeated Pegula twice earlier this year, was unable to overcome recent form issues and a lingering wrist problem.

Key points

  • Jessica Pegula successfully rebounded from her opening tournament loss to Coco Gauff to k…: Jessica Pegula successfully rebounded from her opening tournament loss to Coco Gauff to keep her semi-final hopes alive.
  • The straight-sets defeat officially eliminated Marta Kostyuk from advancing to the WTA Fi…: The straight-sets defeat officially eliminated Marta Kostyuk from advancing to the WTA Finals semi-finals.
  • Jessica Pegula snapped a two-match losing streak against Marta Kostyuk after falling to h…: Jessica Pegula snapped a two-match losing streak against Marta Kostyuk after falling to her in Brisbane and Madrid earlier this year.

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INDIAN WELLS, California, Nov 10 : Jessica Pegula kept her hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with a 6-2 7-5 victory over Marta Kostyuk on Tuesday, as Group 1 action continued at the season-ending tournament.

The American, who lost her opening match to compatriot Coco Gauff in three sets, responded with a composed performance to eliminate Kostyuk, who was a late addition to the draw after replacing world number one Elena Rybakina following the Kazakh's withdrawal through illness.

Pegula made an immediate statement, breaking Kostyuk in the opening game before securing another break to take the first set comfortably. She carried that momentum into the second, breaking again in the opening game, but the Ukrainian fought back as the pair exchanged breaks twice to remain level.

Kostyuk's resistance ultimately faltered, with Pegula finding another break late in the set before serving out the match.

The victory marked a turnaround for Pegula, following her opening defeat, and a particularly disappointing result for Kostyuk, who was eliminated from semi-final contention.

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