Linda Noskova reached her first WTA 1000 semifinal at the China Open in Beijing, defeating Britain’s Sonay Kartal in straight sets. At just 20 years old, she becomes the youngest Czech player to make a WTA 1000 semifinal since the format began in 2009.
Match Highlights and Performance
After an early exchange of breaks, Noskova took control of the opening set with breaks in the seventh and ninth games to win it 6-3. Kartal moved ahead early in the second set, but Noskova quickly recovered, leveled the score, and broke again in the 10th game to close out a 6-3, 6-4 victory. This impressive result extends Noskova’s head-to-head lead over Kartal to 2-0, with both wins coming this season.
Beijing marks Noskova’s fourth semifinal of 2025 and the 10th of her WTA career, making her the third player born since 2004 to reach double-digit semifinals, joining the ranks of Coco Gauff and Diana Shnaider. Furthermore, she leads the tour in match wins in Asia this season with 12 victories, one more than Iga Swiatek, who exited in the Round of 16 this week.
Looking ahead, Noskova will next face No. 5 seed Jessica Pegula, who advanced past No. 16 seed Emma Navarro. Their upcoming match is highly anticipated as their head-to-head stands at one win apiece, setting the stage for a competitive encounter. With her remarkable talent and determination, Linda Noskova continues to make waves in the tennis world, and fans are eager to see how she will perform in the upcoming matches.
As she progresses in the tournament, Noskova’s achievements highlight her potential to become one of the standout players on the WTA tour. Stay tuned for more updates on her journey and the exciting matches ahead.