RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Defending champion Coco Gauff revived her possibilities of advancing on the WTA Finals with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Jasmine Paolini on Tuesday.
Gauff additionally improved her serving, hitting solely three double-faults – far fewer than the 17 that she produced in her opening match, a three-set loss to Jessica Pegula.
“Positively a turnaround from my first match,” Gauff mentioned. “It is the fantastic thing about this match and to have one other probability to show your self.”
Gauff subsequent faces top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka to find out if she advances within the season-ending occasion for the highest eight gamers, whereas Paolini was eradicated from competition with two losses.
Sabalenka leads the group after beating Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-3.
Paolini can be enjoying doubles on the occasion with companion Sara Errani.
“I do not suppose Jasmine was 100% at the moment,” Gauff mentioned. “Enjoying singles and doubles will not be straightforward.”
