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

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

Also reported by BBC Top Stories

Summary

Coco Gauff beat Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 7-5 in a round-robin match in Indian Wells, keeping her hopes of reaching the WTA Finals semifinals alive. Gauff rallied from 5-1 down in the second set, saving three set points and winning six games in a row.

Key Facts

  • Gauff defeated Kostyuk in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5.
  • The match lasted one hour and 39 minutes.
  • Gauff saved three set points while trailing 5-1 in the second set.
  • Gauff won the final six games of the match.
  • Gauff had nine double faults and received treatment for back tightness.
  • Kostyuk took a medical timeout for treatment on her right wrist.
  • Gauff needs Jessica Pegula to lose to Linda Noskova in the final group match to reach the semifinals.
  • Noskova had already qualified for the semifinals.
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