Round of 16 Set for Noskova and Andriiva After Dominant Wins

Beijing – On Sunday, Linda Noskova and Mira Andriiva clinched places in the fourth round of the China Open with commanding straight‑set victories. While top‑seed Elena Raybakina and second‑seed Aryna Sabalenka bowed out early, Noskova (seed 5) and Andriiva (seed 4) advanced without dropping a set.

Noskova’s 6‑2, 6‑1 triumph over Victoria Golubic lasted 55 minutes. She served 77 % of her first serves in, lost only five points on serve, and employed a mix of powerful groundstrokes, well‑timed drop shots, and net volleys. After three consecutive unforced errors gave Golubic break point opportunities, Noskova rebounded with three straight winners to regain control.

Andriiva’s match against Polina Kudermetova was a showcase of resilience. After a 2‑4 deficit in the first set, she captured ten of the next eleven games, finishing 6‑4, 6‑1 in 68 minutes. Kudermetova’s aggressive baseline play produced 25 winners, yet Andriiva’s backhand volleys, precise drop shots, and reduced unforced errors (down from 12 to six) secured the win.

Both players now look ahead: Noskova will meet 19th‑seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, who earlier fought back from a set down to defeat 11th‑seed Diana Schuller. Andriiva’s next opponent is yet to be announced but will likely be a higher‑seeded competitor.

Their performances underscore the rising depth in women’s tennis, as emerging players continue to challenge the sport’s elite on the Beijing hard courts.