Noskova Knocks Out Gauff and Reaches WTA Finals Semifinal

Czech tennis player Linda Noskova became the first player to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals, played in Indian Wells, after beating world No. 4 Coco Gauff 6-3 6-3. Noskova had also beaten Marta Kostyuk before this win and played superior tennis on court in both matches.

The 21-year-old Noskova has not lost a set in the tournament. She is reported to be in very good form this season as well.

Gauff and Jessica Pegula each have one win and one loss in Group 1. Ukrainian Kostyuk was eliminated after two defeats. Kostyuk had been brought into the tournament to replace world No. 1 Elena Rybakina, who withdrew due to illness.

Pegula kept her semifinal chances alive after her loss to Gauff by beating Kostyuk 6-2 7-5. The American player broke early in the first set and then broke again to take the set 6-2. In the second set Kostyuk put up more resistance, but Pegula won the match with a late, crucial break.