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Gauff saves three set points to beat Kostyuk and keep WTA Finals hopes alive

The Guardian UK Thursday 12 November 2026, 22:40 UTC By Agencies 1 min read
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American saves three set points in second-set rallyGauff wins six straight games to seal 6-4, 7-5 victoryWorld No 4 needs Noskova help to reach last fourCoco Gauff clawed out a 6-4, 7-5 round-robin victory over Marta Kostyuk on Thursday to keep her WTA Finals hopes alive in Indian Wells, California.

  • American saves three set points in second-set rally

  • Gauff wins six straight games to seal 6-4, 7-5 victory

  • World No 4 needs Noskova help to reach last four

Coco Gauff clawed out a 6-4, 7-5 round-robin victory over Marta Kostyuk on Thursday to keep her WTA Finals hopes alive in Indian Wells, California.

The world No 4 still needs help to reach the semi-finals of the elite season-ending event. If fifth-ranked compatriot Jessica Pegula beats Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in Thursday’s final group match, Pegula will advance instead. Noskova has already qualified.

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