Iga Swiatek didn't have an easy time in her previous match at the 2024 Australian Open, so what might happen against teenage prodigy Linda Noskova?
The Pole is by many considered to be the favorite for this event, and it seems more likely after Elena Rybakina lost her second-round match. Despite being the favorite, the Polish player had already run into some issues at the event, showing that she could be beaten.
Danielle Collins was a few games away from beating the Polish number one, but Swiatek rallied in a spectacular way to win the match. It was a warning to Swiatek, one that she'll certainly pay attention to as she's set to face yet another tricky player.
Linda Noskova is a talented young player who has been playing really strong tennis this year. She likes to play aggressive tennis, which can give Swiatek some problems. We'll see if Noskova can do it as this will be their second match.
Head-to-head:
Noskova and Swiatek played once against each other, and it happened last year in Warsaw, with Swiatek winning 6-1 6-4. Both have similar playstyles, but Swiatek is the far better player with better movement.
That could be crucial against Noskova, who doesn't really like to move around too much. She comes from a clay background but has always played attacking tennis, which relies mostly on the opponent running around.
| Iga Swiatek | Linda Noskova | |
| 1 | H2H | 0 |
| 1 | Rank | 50 |
| 22 | Age | 19 |
| 7-0 | 2024 W/L | 6-1 |
| 286-66 | Career W/L | 122-57 |
Prediction:
Noskova could certainly do some damage in this match, but generally, Swiatek should have the upper hand. The match will be on her racquet, and if she plays remotely close to her best, she will likely win this match in straight sets. I don't really see Noskova upsetting her here.
Prediction: Iga Swiatek to win in two sets.
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