MATCH REPORT | 2024 Australian Open: Dayana YASTREMSKA powers into semifinals after dominating duel with Linda NOSKOVA

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 at 03:39

Dayana Yastremska defeated 19-year-old Linda Noskova by 6-3, 6-4 and advanced to her first semifinals in the 2024 Australian Open. She is the first qualifier since 1978! to reach the semi-finals at the AO. The Ukrainian looked physically well and handled the pressure moments better during crucial points.

Yastremska secured a significant victory against Victoria Azarenka with a score of 7-6(6), 6-4. However, she faced physical difficulties in the second set, considering she had played seven matches in 12 days, including the three qualifying matches. Facing Noskova, who advanced due to Elina Svitolina's retirement after just three games, Yastremska encountered a determined opponent.

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Noskova was the first to secure a break, taking a 2-1 lead. However, she couldn't consolidate it on her serve, allowing Yastremska to quickly level at 2-2. Both players demonstrated strong serving with short points, maintaining equality for much of the set. With the score at 4-3 in favor of the Ukrainian, she capitalized on her first break opportunity, securing a 6-3 set victory.

Entering the second set, both players remained focused on their serves, keeping the score level at 3-3 without either managing to break. Noskova took risks, especially on the second-serve returns, while primarily positioning herself from the baseline for longer rallies. Yastremska seized the opportunity by capitalizing on her opponent's errors and attempting to unsettle her to gain an advantage.

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Noskova relinquished the initiative to Yastremska, and with uncertainties in her service game, the Ukrainian secured the first break of the set in the seventh game on her third opportunity. With a service hold, Yastremska took a 5-3 lead. World No. 93 didn't falter with her serve and secured the victory 6-4, 6-3, earning her spot in the semifinals.

The Ukrainian also ensured, at the very least, entry into the top 30 after the conclusion of the tournament. In the semifinals, Yastremska will face the winner of the match between the 12th seed Zheng Qinwen and the Russian Anna Kalinskaya.

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Yastremska d. Linda Noskova 6-3 6-4 Dayana came into this week ranked #93 in the world She fought her way through qualifying Defeated multiple Slam Champions Now, she’s into her 1st Slam semifinal ✅2nd Ukrainian to ever reach Slam SF in singles So deserved. 🇺🇦💙🇺🇦

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