Coco Gauff secured a victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula in the opening match of the WTA Finals on November 9, 2026. The match marked the start of the season-ending championship for women's tennis.
Gauff, who reached the Wimbledon semifinals earlier in 2026, continued her strong form at the year-end tournament. The all-American matchup highlighted the depth of U.S. women's tennis on the global stage.
Further details on the match score and progression through the tournament were not immediately available.



