Marta Kostyuk vs Linda Noskova Prediction and Betting Tips - July 9, 2026
On July 9, the women's semifinals will take place at Wimbledon, featuring a clash between Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova. Here is my prediction for this upcoming battle.
Marta Kostyuk
The Ukrainian athlete is showing tremendous progress, reaching the semifinals of a major for the second consecutive time. In addition, she has claimed titles in Rouen and at the WTA 1000 event in Madrid. There were signs of this breakthrough, as Kostyuk has grown significantly mentally—something she herself acknowledges, saying she no longer puts pressure on herself but tries to enjoy the process.
Currently, the Ukrainian is ranked 13th in the world, but if she wins the upcoming match, she will surely enter the top 10. Although Marta has had a strong season, grass was not considered her strongest surface, so such a powerful performance has surprised many.
She started with a win over Argentina's Podoroska—6:2, 6:1, then defeated Russia's Blinkova—6:7, 6:3, 6:3. Next came a tough battle against American Emma Navarro—6:2, 4:6, 6:1. In the fourth round, she overcame another American, Ashlyn Krueger—6:4, 6:4. In the quarterfinals, the Ukrainian confidently defeated well-known Italian Jasmine Paolini.
Linda Noskova
The Czech tennis player is also well-known among fans, holding the No. 12 ranking in the world. This year, Noskova has played her best tennis on grass, winning a title in Berlin and now reaching the Wimbledon semifinals. Earlier in the season, her results were mixed, with her best showing being a semifinal at Indian Wells.
At this major, she began by defeating Germany's Seidel—6:4, 6:3. Next, she overcame Osorio Serrano from Colombia—6:3, 4:6, 6:2. Her toughest match came in the third round against Romania's Cirstea—2:6, 6:3, 7:6, where she even had to save a match point.
In her fourth match at the tournament, the Czech beat experienced American Madison Keys—6:4, 7:6, and in the quarterfinals she got past renowned Belgian Elise Mertens—6:3, 7:5. This is Noskova's best Grand Slam performance so far in her career.
Head-to-head
The opponents have met only once, earlier this year in the quarterfinals of the Madrid tournament, where Kostyuk won 7:6, 6:0.
Prediction
I expect an exciting match between two strong players, both aiming to reach their first Grand Slam final. The bookmakers see no clear favorite—both athletes are strong, and much will depend on their mindset and physical condition. Considering the season Kostyuk is having, she certainly deserves to reach the final, so I am backing her for a straight win.
