Linda Noskova def. Sorana Cirstea 2-6, 6-3, 7(11)-6(9) — Wimbledon 2026 R32

Match recap

Linda Noskova defeated Sorana Cirstea 2-6, 6-3, 7(11)-6(9) in the R32 of the Wimbledon 2026.

Down a set and later a match point, Linda Noskova rallied past Sorana Cirstea 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(11) in the Wimbledon Round of 32. The flip ran through Cirstea's serve: 71% of first-serve points won in the opener collapsed to 31% in the second, where Noskova broke in game 2 for 2-0. The decider got messy. Cirstea broke in game 8 for 4-4, then saved four match points of her own before Noskova finally closed the tiebreak after 2h 07m. The Czech won it against the grain of the ledger — 49 unforced errors to Cirstea's 26, and 4 of 9 break points converted against 5 of 8 — offset by 14 of 20 points won at net.

Profiles: Sorana Cirstea · Linda Noskova — Wimbledon 2026

Head-to-head

Sorana Cirstea and Linda Noskova have met 5 times, with Sorana Cirstea leading the head-to-head 3–2.

• Miami Open 2026 R64 — Sorana Cirstea won 6-2, 3-6, 6-4
• Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 R32 — Sorana Cirstea won 6-1, 6-4
• Indian Wells 2026 R32 — Linda Noskova won 6(5)-7(7), 6-4, 6-4
• Italian Open 2026 R16 — Sorana Cirstea won 6-2, 6-4