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

Coco Gauff opened the 2026 WTA Finals at Indian Wells with a victory over Jessica Pegula, winning 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2. After a hard-fought match, Gauff expressed her enjoyment and focus on aggression as keys to her win, setting the stage for her next match against Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.