Jessica Pegula 3-1 Jasmine Paolini*It’s taken until the third game for Pegula to secure the first break of serve of the match. The American, who made it to the WTA Finals final in 2023, is off to a good start. It’s been a while since she won a straight-set match, but it is something that she needs today. Jamie Braidwood6.11.2025 14.29 Jessica Pegula v Jasmine PaoliniAs we all know, a victory for Jessica Pegula against Jasmine Paolini is not a guarantee of a semi-finals place. Pegula will advance to the semi-finals as a runner up if Aryna Sablalenka also wins. It will be complicated if Pegula wins and Coco Gauff also wins. Pegula’s only chance to progress with a loss is if Sabalenka defeats Gauff by straight-sets and Pegula wins one set. Pegula has a perfect 5-0 record against Paolini, even though their last encounter was more than two years ago. Jamie Braidwood6 November 2025 14:12Jasmine Paolini fit to face Jessica PegulaFollowing Madison Keys’ withdrawal yesterday, there had been some speculation that Jasmine Paolini would too pull out from the WTA Finals, with the Italian appearing to be struggling with an illness after she was knocked out of both of the singles and doubles tournaments. The two-time grand-slam champion will face Pegula, in a match that is a rubber for her. She can’t advance but she still has 200 points and prize-money to fight for. Jamie Braidwood6. November 2025 14.04Amanda anisimova beats Iga swiatek in WTA FinalsAmanda anisimova came from behind in the WTA Finals to defeat Iga swiatek for the second time in a singles match to reach the semi-finals with Elena Rybakina. Anisimova’s second comeback in a week saw her defeat Swiatek, the World No. 2, 6-7, 6-4, 6-2, after two and a half hours of intense play. Anisimova had been on the verge of leaving the WTA Finals on Monday when she was behind Madison Keys by one set and a half. She had already lost straight sets to Rybakina within an hour. However, Anisimova found a way win, setting up a winner take all clash with Swiatek. And although she lost won a tight opening set on a tiebreak, Anisimova’s resilience shone through as she secured her second consecutive win against Swiatek, who destroyed the American 6-0 6-0 in the Wimbledon final in July. Swiatek is now two losses in a line from a lead, following Rybakina’s collapse where she lost 12 of the 13 final games in that match. Anisimova made her tournament debut and reached the semi-finals. Amanda Anisimova fought back to beat Iga SWiatek from a single set down 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 (REUTERS). Jamie Braidwood6. November 2025 13.57WTA Finals – Who qualifies? If Gauff or Pegula wins in straight sets then Sabalenka’s out. If Pegula wins straight-sets, and Gauff wins three sets, then qualification will be determined based on the number of matches won in the round-robin. Jamie Braidwood6. November 2025 13.55WTA Finals Results so farSabalenka’s bid for her first WTA Finals crown began with a 6-3, 6-1 win over Paolini. Sabalenka defeated Pegula in a close match 6-4 2-6 6-1. Gauff won the first set 6-3 6-2 over Paolini. The set won by Pegula, though, could make all the difference.Jamie Braidwood6 November 2025 13:54WelcomeCoco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula head into the final day of the WTA Finals round-robin stage all with a chance of reaching the semi-finals.Defending champion Gauff defeated Jasmine Paolini in straight-sets to keep her chances alive, as World No 1 Sabalenka made her second win with her three-set victory over Pegula.Gauff plays Sabalenka in the final group match on Thursday, in what is their first meeting since the French Open final in June. Pegula’s first match will be against the already-eliminated Paolini who has been battling with illness.
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Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka live: WTA Finals score as Jessica Pegula joins qualification race
