Coco Gauff
and Jessica Pegula began their quest for the world No. 1 ranking with a
hard-fought victory over Aliaksandra Sasnovich and Kamila Rakhimova at Wimbledon
by 3-6, 7-5, 6-2.
For Jessica
Pegula, this Grand Slam means more than just another tournament, as she has the
opportunity to reach the world No. 1 ranking in doubles for the first time. The
American duo has already won five trophies together, including three Masters
1000 titles and two WTA 500 titles, in addition to reaching the final at Roland
Garros last year.
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Both Gauff
and Pegula have established themselves in the top 10 in singles over the past
two years, and since teaming up for doubles, they have become one of the best
pairs in the world.
The only
team currently ranked higher than them in doubles is the Czech duo of Katerina
Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova, who have won seven Grand Slam titles
together, completing the career Grand Slam in doubles with victories at the
French Open (2018, 2021), Australian Open (2022, 2023), Wimbledon (2018, 2022),
and US Open (2022).
However,
the American pair has the opportunity to surpass them as the top-ranked doubles
team at this year's Wimbledon. In the race to the WTA Finals, Gauff and Pegula
are nearly 2,000 points ahead of the Czech duo based on their performances in
2023 alone.
Unfortunately,
Krejcikova and Siniakova were unable to play their first-round match at the All
England Club due to Krejcikova's injury sustained during her singles match
against Mirra Andreeva, preventing them from defending their title from last
year.
This is a
golden opportunity for Gauff and Pegula. If they become champions at SW19 or at
least reach the final, they will surpass the Czech duo, displacing Katerina
Siniakova from the world No. 1 ranking to world No. 3. Currently, Pegula has 90
more points than Gauff in doubles, which guarantees her the highest doubles
ranking, while she is also ranked No. 3 in singles.
Gauff and
Pegula faced a tough first-round match and came back from a set down against
the team of Aliaksandra Sasnovich from Belarus and Kamila Rakhimova from
Russia. In the second round, they will face Anastasia Detiuc and Andra Gamiz.
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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