At the Australian Open, 19-year-old Linda Noskova has reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinals in her sixth attempt after Elina Svitolina retired with a back injury at 0-3* in the first set. Svitolina, who is also a mother, was tearful as she departed from the court after seeking back treatment early in the match. Noskova, known for her 'fearless' play, is now one win away from earning half-a-million in prize money at the event.
Tennis's next teen star! Linda Noskova, 19, is one win away from half-a-million in prize money at the Australian Open... now the draw is opening up for the 'fearless' Czech with a poker face https://t.co/U0WQW64ujo https://t.co/Dx2NAQ7ElU
Wishing Elina a speedy recovery 😢🙏 Linda Nosková is through to her 1st major Quarterfinal. #AusOpen https://t.co/TONVx8tKqV
Wishing Elina a speedy recovery 🥹🙏 Linda Nosková is through to her 1st major Quarterfinal. #AusOpen https://t.co/nHqVNYvx0q
Just 19 years old, Linda Noskova reaches a Grand Slam quarterfinal in her sixth attempt. https://t.co/FTs1wVJOGa
A sad end to the action on MCA as Elina Svitolina retires with injury at 0-3. Linda Noskova advances to the quarterfinals. Speedy recovery, Elina 💙 #AusOpen https://t.co/mFcJuu7GAX
Linda Noskova advances after Elina Svitolina retires due to injury midway through the first set. https://t.co/Fnt3T9eTPV
First Grand Slam QFs for 19yo Linda Noskova. "Today was not the way I've planned to win. I feel sorry for Elina and I hope she feels well very soon". https://t.co/WqoHHQYqnv
This is a tough sight. Elina Svitolina, playing the tennis of her life and with a cause beyond herself, tearful as she departs, unable to continue because of a back injury at 0-3. 😞 https://t.co/LqRmNSXjA7
Oh god I’m heartbroken for Svitolina.
Svitolina retires down 0-3* in the first set against Noskova with a back injury. Horrendous to see. This top half of the Women's Draw is *all over the place*. Wow. https://t.co/4SnsHuvo58
Elina Svitolina stopping play to have treatment on her back just two games into her match w/Noskova. Not a good sign. :-( (Svitolina is a mom, if you didn't know). https://t.co/LW151rHZlX
Svitolina can't serve. This is terrible to watch.