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American star Jessica Pegula reignited her campaign at the season-ending WTA Finals on Tuesday, securing a vital 6-2, 7-5 straight-sets victory over Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk to stay firmly in contention for a semi-final spot.
Vital Bounce-Back for Jessica Pegula at WTA Finals
Pegula entered the contest under pressure after dropping her opening group fixture against compatriot Coco Gauff on Sunday. Facing elimination with another defeat, the American responded with composure and clinical baseline play from the outset.
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Pegula took early control of the match, dictating rallies to sweep through the opening set 6-2. The commanding start put her firmly in the driver’s seat as she aimed to keep her tournament ambitions alive.
Kostyuk Eliminated Following Hard-Fought Second Set
Kostyuk, who entered the prestigious year-end championship as a late replacement, refused to go down quietly and mounted a spirited challenge in the second set. The Ukrainian pushed Pegula in a topsy-turvy exchange of breaks and momentum swings.
Despite Kostyuk’s resilience, Pegula held her nerve in the decisive moments late in the set. The American broke through at 5-5 to serve out the contest, sealing the second set 7-5 and ending Kostyuk’s qualification chances.
Semi-Final Qualification in Sight
The straight-sets triumph ensures Pegula remains in the hunt for a semi-final berth heading into the final round of group action. With one victory and one defeat, the American has placed herself back in contention, while Kostyuk’s elimination confirms her campaign will conclude at the group stage.
Source: Guardian Sport
