Kostyuk, Noskova Reach Wimbledon Semis

Marta Kostyuk, the Ukrainian 12th seed who reached the French Open semi-finals last month, defeated 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 on Centre Court. Meanwhile, 21-year-old ninth seed Linda Noskova secured her place in the last four by beating Belgian Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-5, extending her grass-court record to 10 wins out of 11 this season.

The victories come amid an open women's draw at Wimbledon, with defending champion Iga Swiatek and world's top two players Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina all falling in the first week. forestarrow.rest