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Kostyuk, Noskova reach first Wimbledon semis

Published July 8, 2026 · Updated July 8, 2026 · The Guardian

Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova both advanced to their first Wimbledon semi-finals with straight-set victories on Thursday.

Ukrainian 12th seed Kostyuk defeated 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 on Centre Court, continuing her strong form after reaching the French Open semi-finals last month. Meanwhile, ninth-seeded Noskova overcame Belgian Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-5 to make it 10 wins out of 11 on grass this year. chickenroadslot.lat

The advances come amid an open women's draw at Wimbledon, with defending champion Iga Swiatek and the world's top two players, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, all eliminated in the first week.

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