Noskova claims WTA Berlin title after defeating Pegula in final
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Czech world number 13 Linda Noskova secured the title at the WTA tournament in Berlin, defeating American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday. The match faced delays due to severe weather, starting nearly six hours late. Noskova maintained her composure after losing the second set, breaking Pegula early in the final set. The victory marks Noskova's second career title and first at the ATP 500 level, propelling her into the top 10 of the WTA rankings for the first time. Noskova will continue her preparation for Wimbledon next week in Bad Homburg.
- •Linda Noskova wins WTA Berlin final against Jessica Pegula.
- •Match was delayed by severe weather conditions.
- •Noskova's victory is her first ATP 500 title.
- •She enters the WTA top 10 for the first time.
- •Noskova will compete next in the Bad Homburg tournament.
- 7:34 PMESPN Tennis — Noskova beats Pegula in third set for Berlin title
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Noskova overpowers Pegula to win Berlin WTA
"Czech world number 13 Linda Noskova overcame American world number four Jessica Pegula to claim the Wimbledon warm-up WTA tournament in Berlin 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday. Pegula found her feet in the second, breaking her opponent once to take it 6-4, the first time Noskova had dropped a set so far this tournament.
"Eighth-seeded Linda Noskova beat third-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to win the rain-delayed Berlin Open final for her second career title.
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External links- ESPN TennisJun 21, 2026, 7:34 PMNoskova beats Pegula in third set for Berlin title
Eighth-seeded Linda Noskova beat third-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to win the rain-delayed Berlin Open final for her second career title.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 5:56 PMNoskova overpowers Pegula to win Berlin WTA
Czech world number 13 Linda Noskova overcame American world number four Jessica Pegula to claim the Wimbledon warm-up WTA tournament in Berlin 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday. Pegula found her feet in the second, breaking her opponent once to take it 6-4, the first time Noskova had dropped a set so far this tournament.
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