Coco Gauff faces a must-win scenario at the WTA Finals as she takes on Marta Kostyuk in the group stage.
Match | Marta Kostyuk vs. Coco Gauff (WTA Finals Group Stage) |
Date | Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
Time | 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT (Local) |
Venue | Indian Wells Tennis Garden |
Location | Indian Wells, California, United States |
TV Channel | Tennis Channel |
The American star must secure a victory and hope Linda Nosková defeats Jessica Pegula in the subsequent match to keep her tournament hopes alive, while Kostyuk has already been eliminated from semifinal contention.
Gauff kicked off her campaign with a hard-fought win over Pegula, but a Tuesday defeat against Nosková dropped her record to 1-1, leaving her fate out of her own hands. With Gauff scheduled to open the day's action ahead of the Pegula-Nosková clash, she will step onto the court knowing she must take care of business without knowing if it will ultimately be enough.
Kostyuk entered the season-ending championships on extremely short notice after world No. 1 Elena Rybakina withdrew due to a viral illness. Serving as the primary alternate, the Ukrainian had barely a day to prepare before suffering straight-set defeats to Nosková (6-2, 6-4) and Pegula (6-2, 7-5), bringing an early end to her semifinal aspirations.
Head-to-Head Record
Gauff holds a 4-2 advantage over Kostyuk across their six career meetings on the WTA Tour. The two last faced on August 21, 2026, in the quarterfinal of the Cincinnati Open, where Gauff won in straight sets 6-2, 6-2.
How to Watch Kostyuk vs. Gauff
Fans in the United States can watch the match live on the Tennis Channel or stream it via the Tennis Channel App or YouTube TV.
Marta Kostyuk vs. Coco Gauff
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