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Linda Noskova Beats Marta Kostyuk, Reaches US Open Quarterfinals

Linda Noskova won a very close tennis match against Marta Kostyuk.

The match lasted three sets.

Noskova won the first set 7-5.

Kostyuk fought back to win the second set 7-5.

In the final set, Noskova pulled ahead and won 6-4.

She needed six match points before finally finishing the match.

Noskova was very relieved after the difficult contest.

She will next play Aryna Sabalenka, the world's top-ranked player.

The winner of that match will reach the US Open semi-finals.

Key facts

Match result: Linda Noskova defeated Marta Kostyuk 7-5, 5-7, 6-4.
Winning moment: Noskova secured victory on her sixth match point with an unreturnable serve.
Next opponent: World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Kostyuk's comeback: She saved two match points and won the final four games of the second set.
Winning streak: Noskova has won 11 consecutive Grand Slam matches dating back to Wimbledon.
Head-to-head record: Noskova leads her WTA Tour meetings with Kostyuk 2-1 this season.
Historical note: Noskova became the youngest Czech woman to reach a US Open singles quarter-final since Daja Bedanova in 2001.

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