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Noskova Dominates Gauff, Reaches WTA Finals Semis
11 Nov
Summary
- Linda Noskova became the first player to reach the WTA Finals semifinals.
- Noskova defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3.
- This is Noskova's debut appearance at the WTA Finals.
Linda Noskova has made history at the 2026 WTA Finals, becoming the first player to secure a semifinal berth. She achieved this by defeating fellow competitor Coco Gauff in a decisive 6-3, 6-3 victory on Tuesday.
Noskova, the eighth seed, demonstrated remarkable composure throughout the match, overcoming tough situations against the strong competitor Gauff. This marks a significant milestone for the 21-year-old, who is making her inaugural appearance at the prestigious year-end tournament.
The reigning Wimbledon champion's win guarantees her advancement from the round-robin stage. Meanwhile, the race for the second semifinal spot in Group 1 intensifies, with Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula now contending for it after Pegula's victory over Marta Kostyuk.
Jessica Pegula, the runner-up from the 2023 WTA Finals, kept her hopes alive by defeating Kostyuk, who was a late alternate. Despite being eliminated from semifinal contention, Kostyuk will play Gauff, with the match determining final group standings and prize money.
