From UBITENNIS · Tony Fairbairn · · 50s
Mental Stability Aids Coco Gauff’s WTA Finals Charge
Coco Gauff wins thriller against Pegula, mental focus key for WTA Finals.
In brief
Coco Gauff wins thriller against Pegula, mental focus key for WTA Finals. Coco Gauff secured a three-set victory over Jessica Pegula to start her WTA Finals campaign, crediting mental resilience for overcoming match point loss. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Gauff beats Pegula
Coco Gauff earned a hard-fought three-set win over Jessica Pegula in a 6-4 6-7(5) 6-2 victory to begin her WTA Finals campaign.
“I think today, just staying in it. I felt like it was such a good match. High level from both of us.”
Gauff credits mental resilience
Gauff described mental stability as the biggest difference, saying she didn’t get too high or too low despite losing a match point in the second set.
“Mentally I think was the biggest difference. I didn’t get too high or get too low, and I think that even though I lost that match point in the second, I was able to reset.”
Pegula focuses on Kostyuk test
Jessica Pegula will face Marta Kostyuk next after losing to Gauff, as she prepares for her WTA Finals match against the Ukrainian.
“It’s always kind of a weird feeling. You are kind of thinking about the match. Everything about that match, but you also realize tomorrow starts prep for another match against a new opponent, even though you lost.”
The bottom line
Coco Gauff secured a three-set victory over Jessica Pegula to start her WTA Finals campaign, crediting mental resilience for overcoming match point loss.
