Noskova advances to WTA Finals semi-finals after defeating Gauff
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 12:35 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Linda Noskova has secured her place in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Indian Wells by defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3. This victory marks Noskova's second win of the tournament. Gauff, who previously won a match, is now in a competitive situation for the second semi-final spot with Jessica Pegula. Pegula kept her hopes alive after coming back to defeat Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 7-5, eliminating Kostyuk from the tournament. Gauff's earlier win over Pegula adds further intrigue to the battle for the semi-final.
- •Noskova is the first player to reach the semi-finals at the WTA Finals.
- •Gauff previously won one match but struggled against Noskova.
- •Jessica Pegula's win keeps her semi-final hopes alive.
- •Kostyuk, eliminated from the tournament, was called in as an alternate.
- 12:35 AMESPN Tennis — Noskova 1st to reach WTA Finals semis with win over Gauff
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Noskova secures semi-final spot at WTA Finals with win over Gauff
"Linda Noskova became the first player to book a semi-final spot at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells after her 6-3, 6-3 victory over Coco Gauff made it two wins from two. Gauff, with one win already under her belt, was hoping to advance to the last four as group winner, but she was never in the hunt against her Czech opponent, making her debut in the tournament.
"Linda Noskova became the first to qualify for the semifinal round of the WTA Finals, defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 in 1 hour and 15 minutes on Tuesday.
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External links- ESPN TennisNov 11, 2026, 12:35 AMNoskova 1st to reach WTA Finals semis with win over Gauff
Linda Noskova became the first to qualify for the semifinal round of the WTA Finals, defeating Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-3 in 1 hour and 15 minutes on Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsNov 11, 2026, 12:18 AMNoskova secures semi-final spot at WTA Finals with win over Gauff
Linda Noskova became the first player to book a semi-final spot at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells after her 6-3, 6-3 victory over Coco Gauff made it two wins from two. Gauff, with one win already under her belt, was hoping to advance to the last four as group winner, but she was never in the hunt against her Czech opponent, making her debut in the tournament.
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