Marta Kostyuk’s Wimbledon 2026 Semifinal Run: The Ukrainian Defying Odds Against Linda Noskova
Marta Kostyuk, ranked 18th, defeats Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-5 to reach the Wimbledon 2026 semifinals, becoming the first Ukrainian woman since Elina Svitolina in 2023 to go this deep. She faces Czech teen Linda Noskova, who advanced by beating Maria Sakkari. Despite Noskova being a slight -135 favorite, Kostyuk’s return game and Grand Slam experience—she won 62% of second-serve return points this fortnight—make her a +115 underdog worth backing. The winner meets Iga Swiatek or Elena Rybakina in the final.