# Linda Noskova Secures WTA Finals Semis

> Linda Noskova wins WTA Finals semi-final spot after beating Coco Gauff, who calls the format 'stupid'.
- Title: Linda Noskova Secures WTA Finals Semis · UBITENNIS | Shortify
- Summary: Linda Noskova wins WTA Finals semi-final spot after beating Coco Gauff, who calls the format 'stupid'.
- Keywords: wta finals, linda noskova, coco gauff, jessica pegula, elina svitolina, karolina muchova, aryna sabalenka, mirra andreeva, UBITENNIS
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/11/linda-noskova-secure-semi-final-spot-as-gauff-criticises-stupid-format-at-wta-finals
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-11-11T08:35:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wta finals, linda noskova, coco gauff, jessica pegula, elina svitolina, karolina muchova, aryna sabalenka, mirra andreeva, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Linda Noskova secured her WTA Finals semi-final spot by defeating Coco Gauff, while Gauff criticized the tournament's format as 'stupid'.