Linda Noskova def. Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 — US Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Linda Noskova defeated Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 in the R16 of the US Open 2026.

Five match points came and went before the sixth one stuck. Noskova had broken for 3-2 in the third, handed it straight back in game 6, then broke again in game 7 for 4-3 to close out a match she lost on points, 103 to 104. The separation was the second serve, where the sixth seed won 24 of 46 to Kostyuk's 13 of 32, and the Ukrainian's nine aces and 36 winners to 25 bought her nothing. Two hours and 26 minutes in, Noskova has a US Open quarterfinal and a second win over Kostyuk since their Wimbledon semifinal in July.

Match stats

Marta Kostyuk: 9 aces, 36 winners, 66% first serves, 6 double faults, 5/7 break points. Linda Noskova: 0 aces, 27 winners, 60% first serves, 6 double faults, 6/9 break points.

Profiles: Marta Kostyuk · Linda Noskova — US Open 2026

Head-to-head

Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova have met 3 times, with Linda Noskova leading the head-to-head 2–1.

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