Coco Gauff opens WTA Finals with win over Jessia Pegula at Indian Wells

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.

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