6-3 6-4 to #Sabalenka
Credit to #Noskova --> Despite going down an early break in the 2nd set, she kept holding serve, challenging Sabalenka to keep producing her best. Had Aryna played one subpar serving game (like 5-1 in the first), the 2nd set could have turned into a nightmare
#TennisParadise
... so your hopes are reduced to hoping that your opponent's level drops at some point.
Having said that , #Noskova is talented enough to add to her game and overcome these challenges, given time. She has improved so much already.
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6-3 3-1 #Sabalenka
The problem for #Noskova is not that uncommon --> your opponent matches your best asset (power), and also, she's a better athlete and serves bigger. And you lack (for now) the ingredients to develop a sustainable plan B to derail her game (cont. below...)
A glitch in the system at the 5-1 game for #Sabalenka (couple of unexpected errors) and #Noskova seizes the opportunity to get one break back.
But still not enough, as Sabalenka serves big at 5-3 to pocket the first set.
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For instance, 15-15 in the 1-4 game... #Noskova double-faults twice in a row because she takes risks on her 2nd serve, knowing that #Sabalenka nailed return winners on her second-serves in the previous serving game.
Sabalenka now up 5-1 and serving for the set.
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Vintage #Sabalenka so far vs #Noskova
Up 4-1.
Suffocating her opponent with winners and aces, forcing her into errors because they feel like they need to nail every ball hard juat to avoid getting blown off the court on the next shot.
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Can #Noskova upset #Sabalenka in the desert? No. But maybe! Let's see what's what. #IndianWells #WTA
🕊️ Emotional scenes in Přerov as Petra Kvitova receives a heartfelt Golden Canary tribute — and reflects on a legacy that shaped Czech tennis 🇨🇿🎾
#PetraKvitova #CzechTennis #WTA #Noskova #WeLoveWTA
Elena Rybakina Serves a Second! Serve masterclass in Wuhan 🎯
Noskova simply couldn’t crack the puzzle. Elena's precision under pressure was next-level. 💪
Next up: Aryna Sabalenka 🔥
#Rybakina #Noskova #Wuhan2025 #WTA #Tennis
🇺🇸 Amanda Anisimova reigns in Beijing!🔥
• 🏆 Her 4th career title, 2nd WTA 1000 this season
• 💪 Reasserts her spot among the world’s elite
• 🇺🇸 Sets up new rivalry with Gauff for America’s top spot
#ChinaOpen #WTA #Anisimova #Noskova #Tennis
🔥 Linda Nosková is into the #ChinaOpen 2025 semifinals!
A rising force with fearless energy, she continues to impress on the WTA 1000 stage.💪🎾
#WTA #Noskova #WTA1000 #Beijing2025
Linda #Noskova makes for a fascinating prospect on the WTA because she has some great skills and two glaring and unfortunately contradictory weaknesses.
Is it me, or has the womens' tennis at #Eastbourne been much more competitive, entertaining, and at a higher level than at Bad Homburg? Looks like #Pegula will steamroll #Noskova like #Swiatek steamrolled #Paolini. #Joint & #Pavlyuchenkova look to be as good as #Eala & #Gracheva.
Apart from her overall prowess in down-the-line accelerations, is there anyone who nails backhand down-the-line returns for winners better than M. Andreeva? I am not sure there is...
Up 6-1 4-4 vs. #Noskova
#IBI25
#Tauson saves three set points at 3-5 down and now leads 6-5 vs #Noskova
The first two of those, Tauson struck winners, third one was a forehand error from the middle by Noskova. She could have also done more with the 2nd-serve return.
Tiebreaker starting now..
#DDFTennis
Keep many balls handy by the umpire's chair for replacements, this may see some explode with these two..
#Tauson #Noskova
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