Noskova explains what has changed in her tennis to reach the top 10

Linda Noskova faces her first WTA Finals after signing the best season of her career. The Czech player, who reached the top 10 during Wimbledon, has earned a spot among the eight best in the world thanks to a consistent progression and results that have confirmed her growth.

At the Media Day in Indian Wells, the young tennis player expressed her excitement about debuting in the tournament and acknowledged that competing in this event is a reward for all the work done throughout the year. "I am very excited; it is a huge achievement to be part of these two weeks. Having the opportunity to fight for the title is the icing on the cake of this season."

A year of growth and new challenges

Noskova believes that 2026 has been a season of building, where daily work has finally found its reward. The Czech player also highlighted her performance on different surfaces as one of the keys to making the definitive leap.

"It has been a fantastic year of preparation and growth. I have worked a lot, and the results have come. I was very excited about the clay season, then the grass, and afterwards, the U.S. tour was wonderful. I have experienced many good moments on the court, and all of that has helped me get here."

Her debut will not be easy. She will face Elena Rybakina, the current number one in the world, although Noskova does not want to think too much about the difficulty of the challenge. "She is the toughest opponent I could have in the first round; she is the number one in the world, and we know it will be a battle. I can't choose who to play against; I will try to showcase my best tennis and see what happens," she mentions.

The Czech player also wants to enjoy everything surrounding the WTA Finals, from fashion events to media commitments, understanding the occasion as a celebration of the entire season. "I have set the goal of enjoying every moment off the court. It is important that we can also enjoy the normal things in life. A little bit of fashion, a little bit of media... it is part of all this."

By the way, if she reaches the final, she already has a special request: "If Charlotte Flair is available, why not?".

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