Jessica Pegula Joins Serena and Venus Williams in WTA Finals Record

Jessica Pegula Joins Serena and Venus Williams in WTA Finals Record

Jessica Pegula has joined tennis legends Serena Williams and Venus Williams on an exclusive WTA Finals record after defeating Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 7-5 in Indian Wells. The 32-year-old American, who turned 32 in February, became the fifth-oldest player to win a match at the season-ending tournament since 2000, achieving the milestone at 32 years and 257 days.

Pegula dominated the opening set by breaking Kostyuk twice but faced tougher resistance in the second, where the players exchanged four consecutive breaks. The American secured the decisive break in the 11th game before serving out the match. She created 11 break-point opportunities and converted five, later crediting improvements in her serving and return game for the victory.

Pegula joins a list featuring Venus Williams, who won a WTA Finals match at 37 years and 128 days, alongside Flavia Pennetta, Nathalie Tauziat and Serena Williams. The victory improved Pegula’s Group 1 record to 1-1 and kept her hopes of reaching the semifinals alive. She can secure qualification by defeating Linda Noskova in her final group match.