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Pegula’s Win Changes the Semifinal Line-Up

In this lesson: Connect a set sequence with qualification consequences.

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Jessica Pegula saved a match point before beating Linda Noskova 7-6, 4-6, 7-5 at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells.

The November 12 result sent Pegula into the semifinals and eliminated Coco Gauff. Gauff had beaten Marta Kostyuk, but that separate win did not secure her qualification.

Source: Agence France-Presse via Philstar, 2026-11-13. https://qa.philstar.com/sports/2026/11/13/2569880/pegula-beats-noskova-advance-wta-finals-knock-out-gauff/amp/

Read and practise

1. What does the score sequence show?

   1. Pegula won the first and third sets
   2. Pegula won all three sets
   3. Noskova won the deciding set

2. Why is Gauff’s win mentioned?

   1. It was the same match Pegula played
   2. It automatically qualified her
   3. It contrasts with her elimination

Your turn

Summarise the match score and its effect on Gauff.

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