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Pegula keeps WTA Finals semi-final hopes alive with straight-sets win over Kostyuk

Pegula keeps WTA Finals semi-final hopes alive with straight-sets win over Kostyuk

Summary

Jessica Pegula beat Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 7-5 in their WTA Finals group match on Tuesday. Pegula can reach the semi-finals by beating Linda Noskova in her final group match, while Kostyuk has been eliminated.

Key Facts

  • Pegula won the first set 6-2 after breaking Kostyuk in the first and seventh games.
  • The second set featured four straight service breaks at the start.
  • Pegula broke Kostyuk in the 11th game of the second set and then served out the match.
  • Pegula won in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5.
  • Pegula must beat Linda Noskova in her final group match to advance to the semi-finals.
  • Kostyuk was eliminated from the tournament after the loss.
  • Pegula had lost her opening group match to Coco Gauff.
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