Teenager Noskova eliminates World No.1 Swiatek from Australian Open
'I’m speechless, I knew it was going to be an amazing match,' says 19-year-old
ANKARA
Teenager Linda Noskova eliminated women's singles World No.1 Iga Swiatek from the 2024 Australian Open on Saturday.
The Young Czech player ended Swiatek's 18-match win streak with 3-6, 6-3 and 6-4 sets.
"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 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.
Medvedev beats Auger-Aliassime to reach round 4
In the men's singles, World No.3 Daniil Medvedev beat Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach round 4.
The Russian eliminated the Canadian with 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 straight sets.
He will take on Portuguese Nuno Borges in the next round.
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