Jessica Pegula Saves Match Point to Reach WTA Finals Semifinals

What changed

Jessica Pegula beat Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova 7-6 (7-2), 4-6, 7-5 to reach the WTA Finals semi-finals. She saved a match point at 5-4 in the third set, advancing at Coco Gauff’s expense after Gauff had beaten Marta Kostyuk earlier.

Why it matters

Pegula’s win was built on nerve and a serve that gave her a crucial edge: 16 aces, the most she has hit in a WTA Tour match. Noskova had already secured her semi-final place, but 15 double faults made her vulnerable when the match tightened.

Gauff still ended her tournament with a fight, beating Kostyuk 6-4, 7-5 after receiving treatment for lower-back pain and falling 5-1 behind in the second set. Pegula now faces French Open champion Mirra Andreeva, while Noskova plays either Elina Svitolina or Aryna Sabalenka.