Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula maintain their hectic schedules at the Wuhan Open, which is part of their preparation for the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Pegula will face fellow countrywoman Hailey Baptiste in her first match at the Wuhan Open, while Gauff is set to play against Moyuka Uchijima.
However, their attention will soon shift towards the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Gauff claimed the title in 2024 after defeating Qinwen Zheng in the final.
She has already secured her spot in this year’s finals, alongside two other American WTA Tour players.
Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys have also qualified for the WTA Finals in Riyadh, joining Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek in the lineup.
Gauff and Pegula Could Help Break U.S. Record at WTA Finals
Should Pegula qualify, it would mark the first time in over 20 years that four American women would participate in the WTA Finals.
In 2002, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati, and Monica Seles represented the U.S. at this tournament.
Reactions to the American Women’s Tennis Record
This year has been remarkable for American women’s tennis, highlighted by their Grand Slam victories.
Keys won the Australian Open, Gauff claimed the French Open title, and Anisimova reached the finals of both Wimbledon and the US Open.
Former tennis stars Tracy Austin and Pam Shriver expressed their pride in the achievements of these players as they prepare for the WTA Finals.
Sam Querrey Comments on American Men’s Tennis
Sam Querrey remarked on the potential for American men to have two representatives in the ATP Finals for the first time since 2006.
He noted that American men have been trailing behind their female counterparts but highlighted the strong emerging talent.
As it stands, Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton appear poised to capture spots in the upcoming ATP Finals to be held in Turin.
