Linda Noskova def. Coco Gauff 6-4, 1-6, 7(7)-6(5) — Madrid Open 2026 R16

Match recap

Linda Noskova defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 1-6, 7(7)-6(5) in the R16 of the Madrid Open 2026.

Linda Noskova, ranked No. 13, flipped a 50-spot gap on the No. 3 in Coco Gauff by winning her second-serve points at a 49% clip to Gauff's 39% — the margin that survived a 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(5) swing. Gauff's first ball did more damage (13 aces, 69% in) but couldn't break the deadlock late, and Noskova grabbed 61% of her second-serve return points to force the breaker. Their first clay meeting goes to Noskova, who trails the H2H 1-2 but took the one that mattered here.

Match stats

Linda Noskova: 8 aces, 53% first serves, 7 double faults, 3/10 break points. Coco Gauff: 13 aces, 69% first serves, 6 double faults, 4/7 break points.

Profiles: Linda Noskova · Coco Gauff — Madrid Open 2026

Head-to-head

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

• Indian Wells 2023 R32 — Coco Gauff won 6-4, 6-3
• Cincinnati Open 2023 R16 — Coco Gauff won 6-4, 6-0