Linda Noskova faces challenging lighting conditions during US Open loss
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Linda Noskova encountered difficult serving conditions at the US Open on Tuesday during her match against Aryna Sabalenka. A mechanical delay prevented the retractable roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium from closing on schedule. The resulting technical issue left Noskova to serve while shifting shadows moved across the court. This environmental disruption occurred at a pivotal moment in the match. Noskova ultimately lost the contest to Aryna Sabalenka following the incident.
- •Linda Noskova played Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open on Tuesday.
- •The Arthur Ashe Stadium roof failed to close on schedule during the match.
- •Shadows across the court affected Noskova during a key service game.
- •Noskova lost the match to Aryna Sabalenka.
- 11:19 PMESPN Tennis — Noskova serves in shadow on key point due to roof delay
"Linda Noskova was forced to serve while sun was giving way to shadows in a key moment of her US Open loss to Aryna Sabalenka on Tuesday after a delay caused the roof above Arthur Ashe Stadium to not finish adjusting in time.
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