Linda Noskova has secured a spot in the WTA Finals semi-finals, becoming the first competitor to advance from the group stage following a comprehensive 6-3, 6-3 victory over world No. 4 Coco Gauff.
Noskova Maintains Flawless Record
The 21-year-old Czech delivered an authoritative display against Gauff to earn her second consecutive victory in Group One. Noskova, who previously defeated Marta Kostyuk in her opening match, has yet to drop a single set in the tournament as she extends a strong campaign.
With two victories recorded, Noskova is guaranteed a place in the final four. Meanwhile, Gauff and fellow American Jessica Pegula each hold a 1-1 record in the group standings heading into the next round of matches.
Pegula Stays in Contention as Kostyuk Bows Out
Earlier in the day, Pegula recovered from her previous loss to Gauff by claiming a 6-2, 7-5 win over Kostyuk, keeping her own qualification ambitions alive. Pegula seized early control by breaking Kostyuk’s serve in the opening game and later secured an additional break to take the opening set with ease.
Kostyuk applied stiffer competition during the second set, challenging the American throughout. However, Pegula secured a decisive late break of serve before closing out the contest.
The result marks a second straight defeat for Kostyuk, confirming her elimination from the tournament. The Ukrainian entered the draw as a replacement for world No. 1 Elena Rybakina, who had to withdraw prior to the event due to illness.
