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Linda Noskova Secures WTA Finals Semis
Linda Noskova wins WTA Finals semi-final spot after beating Coco Gauff, who calls the format 'stupid'.
In brief
Linda Noskova wins WTA Finals semi-final spot after beating Coco Gauff, who calls the format 'stupid'. Linda Noskova secured her WTA Finals semi-final spot by defeating Coco Gauff, while Gauff criticized the tournament's format as 'stupid'. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Noskova wins WTA Finals semi-final spot
Linda Noskova became the first player to seal a place in the knockout stages of the WTA Finals after defeating Coco Gauff in straight sets.
Noskova's victory details
The Czech world No. 8 surged to a 6-3, 6-3 win over Gauff in just under 80 minutes to claim her fifth win over a top-10 player this season.
Noskova's comments
Noskova said she did not know she was in the semis initially but focused on playing Jessica Pegula in two days.
Gauff criticises format
Coco Gauff called the current WTA Finals qualifying format 'stupid' and hinted at potential changes for 2027.
“The scenarios, I know they make sense, but they’re kinda stupid. If I win my match [Thursday] and I still don’t qualify, I’m like, ‘It’s okay, it’s cool.’ I’m looking forward to next year. I can’t say much, but everybody knows that has to change.”
Pegula's perspective
Jessica Pegula described the WTA Finals format as a mental adjustment after losing a tough match to Gauff.
“Even here, after losing a tough match against Coco, I was a little irritable during my warm-up this morning.”
Upcoming matches
Elina Svitolina plays Karolina Muchova, while Aryna Sabalenka faces Mirra Andreeva in the second group matches.
At a glance
Linda Noskova secured her WTA Finals semi-final spot by defeating Coco Gauff, while Gauff criticized the tournament's format as 'stupid'.
