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Elina Svitolina's Australian Open 2024 journey ended in tears due to a back injury, retiring from a match for the first time in her career. Despite the setback, she remains proud of her comeback after giving birth and dealing with previous injuries. Czech teen Linda Noskova advanced to her first major quarterfinal after Svitolina's retirement, expressing both sadness and gratitude for the opportunity.
Unseeded teenager Linda Noskova stunned world No 1 Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the fourth round. Noskova, known for her powerful game, outclassed Swiatek with 35 winners and strong serving. This victory marks a significant breakthrough for Noskova, who had never reached the third round of a grand slam before. Meanwhile, Swiatek remains optimistic about future opportunities despite the defeat.
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek was upset in the third round of the Australian Open by 50th-ranked Czech teen Linda Noskova, marking just the second time a No. 1-seeded woman hasn't made it to the fourth round of the tournament. Swiatek failed to capitalize on break-point chances and faced tough challenges in the first two rounds, while Noskova's victory highlights the bright future of Czech women's tennis.
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is defeated by 19-year-old Linda Noskova in the third round of the Australian Open, marking the first time a teenager has beaten a No. 1-ranked woman at the tournament since 1999. Noskova's strong performance and mental resilience led to a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Swiatek, who was on an 18-match winning streak. Swiatek's loss leaves No. 12 Zheng Qinwen as the highest-ranked player in the top half of the draw, with two-time Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka as the only past major winner in that section.