Marta Kostyuk - Jessica Pegula

Analysis

📊 First match in the group Kostyuk: L (lost to Noskova 6-2 6-4) Pegula: L (lost to Gauff 6-2 6-7 6-2) 🔎 Key facts • Head to head: Pegula 4-3, and 4-2 on hard courts. Kostyuk won the last two, in January (Brisbane) and April (Madrid) • Kostyuk has had a right wrist problem since August and retired in Ningbo on 21 October • She entered the WTA Finals as a late alternate, with one day to prepare • Both lost their first match, so a loss today almost ends the tournament 🌦️ Weather (forecast): sunny, about 28°C, no wind, no rain 🎯 Our view: Pegula to win 🟡 MEDIUM RISK: Pegula is better on hard courts, higher ranked and healthier, but Kostyuk won the last two meetings and her wrist condition today is not confirmed. ⚠️ No guarantee. 18+ only. Play responsibly.

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