Aryna Sabalenka def. Linda Noskova 7(7)-6(1), 3-6, 7(10)-6(7) — US Open 2026 Quarterfinal

Match recap

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 7(7)-6(1), 3-6, 7(10)-6(7) in the Quarterfinal of the US Open 2026.

The second ball separated them. Sabalenka won 26 of 46 return points against Noskova's second serve while the Czech managed 13 of 33 the other way, cover enough for a break-point ledger that read 2 of 9 against 3 of 6. Noskova had the third set on her racquet after breaking in game 5 for 3-2, and gave it back when Sabalenka broke in game 8 for 4-4. The sixth seed leaves having out-aced her 18-12 and won 18 of the 33 games, and still lost the points count. Noskova saved one match point before the close, and after 2h 21m Sabalenka moves into the semifinals having dropped one set in five matches at the US Open.

Match stats

Aryna Sabalenka: 12 aces, 42 winners, 65% first serves, 4 double faults, 2/9 break points. Linda Noskova: 18 aces, 46 winners, 63% first serves, 6 double faults, 3/6 break points.

Profiles: Aryna Sabalenka · Linda Noskova — US Open 2026

Head-to-head

Aryna Sabalenka and Linda Noskova have met 3 times, with Aryna Sabalenka leading the head-to-head 3–0.

• Indian Wells 2026 Semifinal — Aryna Sabalenka won 6-3, 6-4
• Adelaide International 2023 Final — Aryna Sabalenka won 6-3, 7(7)-6(4)

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