Kostyuk and Noskova will play to see who comes out of Wimbledon as a top-10 in the WTA ranking

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 8 Jul 2026 | 16.15

Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova, fight for top 10 at Wimbledon 2026. Photo: gettyimages

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The second women's semifinal of Wimbledon 2026 will hide an incentive that goes far beyond reaching the grand final. Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova will not only fight to play the most important match of their careers, but also for a prestigious prize: leaving London as a new member of the Top 10 in the WTA ranking.

Both are having an outstanding tournament and are reaching the penultimate round at the peak of their respective careers. Kostyuk follows up on consecutive Grand Slam semifinals after her great performance at Roland Garros, while Noskova, at just 21 years old, has reached a major semifinal for the first time, confirming that her breakthrough into the elite is already a reality.

The sporting reward will be huge for whoever prevails. According to the live ranking, Kostyuk currently holds the tenth virtual position with 3,926 points, while Noskova is just behind, eleventh, with 3,899. However, winning in the semifinals guarantees a significant points haul that will securely position the victor among the world's top ten, while the defeated will have to wait for another opportunity.

Whoever wins in the semifinals will exit Wimbledon as a top-10 player

Entering the Top 10 entails much more than a statistical matter. It signifies establishing oneself among the circuit's elite, enhancing status for the big tournaments, aiming for better seedings, and confirming that the growth experienced in recent months has a tangible reflection in the world rankings.

The match also symbolizes the generational shift taking place in women's tennis. Two young players, with offensive styles and meteoric progression, will battle for a spot in the Wimbledon final and to cross one of the most significant borders in professional tennis.

For both, it will be the most pivotal match of their careers to date. One will play the Wimbledon final; the other will have to settle for having come close to the dream. And only one will depart London with the title of new member of the world's Top 10.