# “Didn’t Put Enough Pressure”- Coco Gauff Pays for Slow Start as Linda Noskova Takes Control at WTA Finals

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3 outlets covering · First listed: EssentiallySports, Nov 10, 2026, 7:58 PM · Read it: <https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-didnt-put-enough-pressure-coco-gauff-pays-for-slow-start-as-linda-noskova-takes-control-at-wta-finals/>

“She just makes you earn every single point”. That is what Jessica Pegula had to say about Coco Gauff after the World No. 5 lost her first match at the WTA Finals against the two-time Major champion. Pegula was not overstating her compatriot’s abilities, given that Gauff has won three matches after being match points

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- Nov 10, 2026, 6:07 PM: [Noskova dismantles Gauff to reach WTA Finals last four](<https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13610698/wta-finals-linda-noskova-dismantles-coco-gauff-to-reach-semi-finals-as-jessica-pegula-keeps-hopes-alive-with-victory>) — Sky Sports (Sports, United Kingdom)
  Linda Noskova became the first player to reach the WTA Finals semi-finals after securing a dominant 6-3 6-3 straight-sets victory over Coco Gauff.
- Nov 10, 2026, 7:58 PM: [“Didn’t Put Enough Pressure”- Coco Gauff Pays for Slow Start as Linda Noskova Takes Control at WTA Finals](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-didnt-put-enough-pressure-coco-gauff-pays-for-slow-start-as-linda-noskova-takes-control-at-wta-finals/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  “She just makes you earn every single point”. That is what Jessica Pegula had to say about Coco Gauff after the World No. 5 lost her first match at the WTA Finals against the two-time Major champion. Pegula was not overstating her compatriot’s abilities, given that Gauff has won three matches after being match points
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:00 PM: [Coco Gauff is way off with her comments about the WTA Finals format after losing to Linda Noskova](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/coco-gauff-way-off-her-230000133.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Coco Gauff remains in the race for the WTA Finals knockout stages despite suffering a shock loss to Linda Noskova. Noskova defeated Gauff 6-3, 6-3...