Jessica Pegula returns to action at the WTA Finals today (Thursday 2 November) against Maria Sakkari after securing a semi-final spot with victory over world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday.
The American, who won 6-4, 6-3 against the Belarusian, has now won her last five games against top 10 players.
Sabalenka plays Elena Rybakina today to determine the second qualifier from her group.
Yesterday in the other group, Ons Jabeur of Tunisia beat Marketa Vondrousova 6-4, 6-3 for her first win at the tournament and Iga Swiatek beat Coco Gauff.
Afterwards, an emotional Jabeur announced she was donating part of her prize money to help Palestinians, saying: “It’s very tough seeing children and babies dying every day. It’s heartbreaking.”
Today’s order of play (UK time unless stated)
Not Before 10pm
Jessica Pegula v Maria Sakkari
Not Before 11.15pm
Aryna Sabalenka v Elena Rybakina
Results
October 29
Jessica Pegula beat Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-2
Aryna Sabalenka beat Maria Sakkari 6-0, 6-1
October 30
Iga Swiatek beat Marketa Vondrousova 7-6 (7-3), 6-0
Coco Gauff beat Ons Jabeur 6-0, 6-1
October 31
Elena Rybakina beat Maria Sakkari 6-0, 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-2)
Jessica Pegula beat Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3
November 1
Iga Swiatek beat Coco Gauff 6-0, 7-5
Ons Jabeur beat Marketa Vondrousova 6-4, 6-3
How to watch the WTA Finals on TV in the UK
Amazon Prime Video is showing the tournament this year with coverage starting at 9.55pm.
How to watch the WTA Finals on TV in the US
The US broadcasting rights to show the tournament this year belong to Tennis Channel with coverage starting at 3.30pm (ET).
When is the final?
The tournament started on October 29 and ends with the final on November 5.
Where are the WTA Finals being held?
The tournament is taking place in Cancun, Mexico. The location was only confirmed in early September, which prompted Aryna Sabalenka to complain about the poor organisation of the tournament.
Who is competing in the singles?
Karolina Muchova was the eighth player to qualify but withdrew due to a right wrist injury. She was replaced in the singles draw by first alternate Maria Sakkari.
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Aryna Sabalenka
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Iga Swiatek
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Coco Gauff
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Elena Rybakina
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Jessica Pegula
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Marketa Vondrousova
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Ons Jabeur
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Maria Sakkari
What are the WTA Finals singles groups?
Bacalar Group
1. Aryna Sabalenka
4. Elena Rybakina
5. Jessica Pegula
8. Maria Sakkari
Chetumal Group
2. Iga Swiatek
3. Coco Gauff
6. Ons Jabeur
7. Marketa Vondrousova
What is the format?
The tournament is played in a round-robin format with eight players split into two groups of four. The top two from each group will advance to the semi-finals with the player finishing first from each group facing the second-placed finisher from the other.
What is the WTA Finals prize money?
The total WTA Finals prize pool is £7,423,550. Players are awarded a set amount of points/prize money for playing each match, plus additional points and prize money for each win. If a player goes unbeaten and wins the title, they can win £2,494,254.
Which British players are involved?
No British players are competing in the singles or doubles.
Who was last year’s champion?
France’s Caroline Garcia won the season-ending event last year. She beat Sabalenka in the final, 7-6 (4), 6-4, to become the second French woman to win after Amelie Mauresmo in 2005.
