YOUNG WINNER. Linda Noskova, 19, eliminates World No. 1 Iga Swiatek from the 2024 Australian Open on Saturday (Jan 20, 2024). She will face Ukranian Elina Svitolina in round 4. (Photo courtesy of Noskova Instagram account)
ANKARA –Teenager Linda Noskova eliminated women's singles World No.1 Iga Swiatek from the 2024 Australian Open on Saturday.
The Young Czech ended Swiatek's 18-match win streak, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
"I’m speechless. I knew it was going to be an amazing match with the world no. 1," the 19-year-old said.
"I’m just really glad to get through this round."
Swiatek said "I felt like I had everything under control until she broke me in the second set. I had a couple of chances to break her in the second set and I didn't use them."
Noskova will face Ukrainian Elina Svitolina in round 4.
Meanwhile, in the men's singles, World No.3 Daniil Medvedev beat Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach round 4.
The Russian eliminated the Canadian, 6-3, 6-4, 6-3.
He will take on Portuguese Nuno Borges in the next round. (Anadolu)
