Czech · Brno, Czech Republic · Born 5 October 2004Young Czech star who upset Iga Swiatek at the 2024 Australian Open en route to her first Slam quarter-final.
Linda Noskóva was born on 5 October 2004 in Říčany, Czech Republic. She turned professional in 2021 and made a stunning breakthrough at the 2024 Australian Open, defeating world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the fourth round before reaching the quarter-finals. At just 19, she became one of the youngest players to beat Swiatek in a major. Noskóva has a powerful serve and aggressive game built on her athletic 6'1" frame. She is considered one of the brightest young talents in women's tennis and a future top-10 contender.
Won the 2021 French Open girls' singles title as a junior player.
She defeated world No. 1 Iga Swiatek at the 2024 Australian Open at just 19 years old — one of the biggest upsets in recent women's Grand Slam history.
Did You Know?How They Played
Nosková plays an aggressive baseline game with powerful groundstrokes from both wings. She possesses a strong forehand and uses her height effectively to generate pace and angles from the back of the court.
Career Honours
- Australian Open Quarter-finalist 2024
Czech Athletes