Coco Gauff already usurps Jessica Pegula's career prize money despite playing for nearly a decade less
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Coco Gauff
has surpassed her compatriot Jessica Pegula in career prize money, despite
having played nine years less than her.
Both
leading figures in American women's tennis qualified for the WTA Finals due to
their outstanding season performances, with Gauff ranked as World No. 3 and
Pegula as World No. 5 before the year-end tournament featuring the top eight
players of the year.
The
19-year-old Gauff recently overtook her fellow American, Pegula, in career
prize money despite having nine fewer years in her career.
Gauff's
rapid progress has had a significant impact on her total earnings, which
currently amount to approximately £9.48 million (equivalent to $11,526,713
dollars). This impressive amount surpasses Pegula's total earnings, which
amount to around £8.83 million (equivalent to $10,736,246 dollars) over her
career.
Since her
debut in 2018 at the age of 14, Gauff has won three WTA 250 titles, a WTA 500
title, a WTA 1000 title, and a Grand Slam at the recent US Open, with the last
three achieved in just the past month.
In Pegula's
case, she can boast two WTA 250 titles and two WTA 1000 titles, in addition to
reaching five finals, not including her new final appearance at the WTA Finals,
where she eliminated Gauff in the semifinals.
When it
comes to the year's major prizes in Grand Slam tournaments, Pegula has a record
of 39-20 in these events, with her best results being six quarterfinal
appearances spread across the four Grand Slam tournaments.
On the
other hand, Gauff has an improved record of 44-16, and in addition to her title
at the US Open, she reached the final of the 2022 French Open and made it to
the quarterfinals three times.
The tennis
players faced each other in the semifinals of the WTA Finals on Saturday,
November 4th, and Pegula secured the victory to advance to the final. She is
still waiting for her opponent, which will be determined in the match between
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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