The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open witnessed a major upset on Wednesday as Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic dismantled No. 2 seed Paula Badosa in straight sets. Meanwhile, top seed Elena Rybakina survived a scare, and several top WTA stars fought their way into the next round.
π₯ Linda Noskova (CZE) Defeats No. 2 Paula Badosa (ESP) β 6-4, 6-1
Noskova dominated from start to finish, converting 6 of 9 break points and wrapping up the match in just 67 minutes.
βοΈ Key Stats:
- Noskova: 6 break points converted
- Badosa: Australian Open semifinalist eliminated
- Next Opponent: Magda Linette (POL)
Linette advanced after No. 6 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova retired in the second set due to an injury.
πΎ No. 1 Elena Rybakina Survives Scare Against Katie Volynets
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Final Score: 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
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Comeback Victory: Rybakina dropped the first set but battled back
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Tournament Favorite: Top seed avoids early exit
The Wimbledon champion struggled early but found her rhythm in the second and third sets.
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π₯ Other Abu Dhabi Open Results:
πΉ Ashlyn Krueger (USA) upsets No. 3 Daria Kasatkina (RUS) β 1-6, 7-5, 6-4
πΉ No. 4 Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) beats Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) β 6-2, 6-3
πΉ No. 8 Leylah Fernandez (CAN) cruises past Lulu Sun (NZL) β 6-0, 6-3
πΉ Ons Jabeur (TUN) eliminates Wakana Sonobe (JPN) β 6-3, 6-3
π Transylvania Open: Viktoriya Tomova Eliminates No. 2 Olga Danilovic
The Transylvania Open also saw a big upset, as Viktoriya Tomova (BUL) stunned No. 2 seed Olga Danilovic (SRB) 7-5, 7-5.
β Tomovaβs Key Stats:
- Saved 3 of 5 break points
- Won 75% of first-serve points (30/40)
π Other Transylvania Open Results:
βοΈ No. 4 Anhelina Kalinina (UKR) defeats Suzan Lamens (NED) β 1-6, 6-4, 6-4
βοΈ No. 5 Katerina Siniakova (CZE) outlasts Francesca Jones (GBR) β 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4
βοΈ Ella Seidel (GER) eliminates No. 8 Jaqueline Cristian (ROU) β 6-4, 6-2
βοΈ Aliaksandra Sasnovich (BLR) defeats Marina Stakusic (CAN) β 6-3, 7-5
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π Key Takeaways from the WTA Action:
βοΈ Noskova is emerging as a rising star with her dominant win over Badosa
βοΈ Rybakina remains a tournament favorite after escaping early trouble
βοΈ Ashlyn Krueger stuns No. 3 Kasatkina in a major comeback
βοΈ Viktoriya Tomova upsets No. 2 seed Danilovic at the Transylvania Open
βοΈ Whatβs Next?
The Abu Dhabi Open & Transylvania Open quarterfinals will feature some of the biggest names in WTA tennis! Stay tuned for more match previews, results, and analysis.