Linda Noskova def. Katie Boulter 6-3, 6-3 — Cincinnati Open 2026 R64

Match recap

Linda Noskova defeated Katie Boulter 6-3, 6-3 in the R64 of the Cincinnati Open 2026.

First win since the Wimbledon title for the No. 6 seed, whose title run was followed by an opening-round exit in Canada. The serve did the work here: 10 aces to none and eight holds from nine service games, with only two break points faced all afternoon. Noskova broke back in game 2 for 1-1, then opened the second set with a break and closed in game 9 for 6-3, 76 minutes. Boulter won 38% of second-serve points.

Match stats

Linda Noskova: 10 aces, 65% first serves, 6 double faults, 4/9 break points. Katie Boulter: 0 aces, 52% first serves, 7 double faults, 1/2 break points.

Profiles: Linda Noskova · Katie Boulter — Cincinnati Open 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Linda Noskova and Katie Boulter.