RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Defending champion Coco Gauff revived her probabilities of reaching the WTA Finals with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Jasmine Paolini on Tuesday.
Gauff additionally improved her serve, committing simply three double faults, far fewer than the 17 she recorded in her first match, a three-set loss to Jessica Pegula.
“We undoubtedly turned it round from the primary recreation,” Gauff mentioned. “The beauty of this match is that you just get one other probability to show your self.”
Gauff will subsequent face top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka for a spot within the season finale of the highest eight gamers, however Paolini was eradicated from rivalry with two losses.
Sabalenka beat Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 to take first place in her group.
Paolini additionally competed in doubles with companion Sara Errani on the match.
“I do not assume Jasmine was 100% at the moment,” Gauff mentioned. “It isn’t straightforward to play each singles and doubles.”
