Linda Noskova wins opening match against Marta Kostyuk at WTA Finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 11:31 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Linda Noskova faced Marta Kostyuk at the WTA Finals held in Indian Wells on November 8. Noskova, the eighth seed, secured a victory with a score of 6-6, 6-4. Kostyuk stepped in for top-seeded Elena Rybakina, who withdrew due to a viral illness. After a slow start, Kostyuk improved her performance in the second set but was unable to close out the match. The WTA Finals, featuring the top eight ranked women, runs until November 15.
- •Noskova won 6-6, 6-4 in her opening match.
- •Kostyuk replaced Rybakina, who withdrew before the match.
- •Kostyuk struggled initially but performed better in the second set.
- •The WTA Finals lasts until November 15.
- •The event is taking place in Indian Wells this year.
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Linda Noskova defeats Marta Kostyuk to open play at WTA Finals
"The WTA Finals includes only top top-ranked women in the world, with play continuing until Nov. 15.
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