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Gauff battles through back injury to keep WTA Finals hopes alive

Gauff battles through back injury to keep WTA Finals hopes alive

Also reported by Guardian US

Summary

Coco Gauff beat Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 7-5 at the WTA Finals despite back pain, keeping her hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. Gauff needs Linda Noskova to defeat Jessica Pegula in the final group match to advance.

Key Facts

  • Gauff received treatment for a lower-back injury during the match.
  • She came back from 5-1 down in the second set to win six games in a row.
  • Gauff hit nine double faults and one ace, and said serving caused her pain.
  • Kostyuk received treatment for a wrist injury that had affected her since August.
  • Kostyuk entered the season-ending tournament as a late replacement for Elena Rybakina.
  • Gauff also came back from 5-1 down to beat Jessica Pegula on Sunday.
  • Gauff won the WTA Finals title in 2024.
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