WTA Finals 2025: Sabalenka Triumphs Over Pegula
Aryna Sabalenka secured her second consecutive victory at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after a challenging three-set match against Jessica Pegula. The final score was 6-4, 2-6, 6-3, with Sabalenka battling through ups and downs to claim the win in two hours and three minutes.
“I have no idea,” said Sabalenka on-court about her performance, adding, “She’s an incredible player and always pushes me to the limit.”
Coco Gauff Claims First Win Over Jasmine Paolini
Coco Gauff returned to form by winning her opening round-robin match against Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, 6-3, 6-2, at the King Saud University Indoor Arena. The 21-year-old displayed resilience, overcoming serving difficulties to win 75% of points on her second serve in just over an hour.
Gauff’s victory keeps her hopes for the title alive, while eighth seed Paolini is now eliminated from the singles competition.
Upcoming Matches and Doubles Action
- Sabalenka faces Gauff in the final round robin match on Thursday, 6 November.
- Paolini teams up with Sara Errani in doubles on Wednesday against Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens.
- Paolini plays Pegula in the group singles finale the following day.
Sabalenka’s Path to the Semi-Finals
Despite her back-to-back wins, Sabalenka has yet to secure a spot in the semi-finals as she has not won any matches in straight sets.
Author’s summary: Sabalenka’s hard-fought victory and Gauff’s breakthrough win highlight an intense WTA Finals round-robin phase, with key semifinal spots still undecided.