Aryna Sabalenka def. Linda Noskova
6-3 6-4
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Linda Noskova 6-3 6-4 in the 2026 Indian Wells Open semifinal on hard courts on March 13, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Aryna Sabalenka | Linda Noskova |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 5 |
| Double faults | 2 | 6 |
| First serve % | 66.0% | 59.0% |
| First serve points won % | 74.0% | 61.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 60.0% | 44.0% |
| Break points saved % | 67.0% | 70.0% |
| Break points converted % | 30.0% | 33.0% |
| Service points won % | 69.0% | 54.0% |
| Return points won % | 46.0% | 31.0% |
| Total points won % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +12.0 | -3.1 |
| Match Return+ | +3.1 | -12.0 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Aryna Sabalenka | Linda Noskova |
|---|---|---|
| Country | BLR | CZE |
| Birth date | May 5, 1998 | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Age | 27 | 21 |
| Height | 182 cm | 179 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 1 | 14 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 10,675 | 2,421 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,268 | 1,948 |
| Current career W-L | 415–144 | 124–77 |
| Current career earnings | $50,422,999 | $11,254,108 |
Path
Aryna Sabalenka's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Mboko | 7-6(0) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 12, 2026 | QF |
| Naomi Osaka | 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 10, 2026 | R16 |
| Jaqueline Cristian | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 8, 2026 | R32 |
| Himeno Sakatsume | 6-4 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 6, 2026 | R64 |
Aryna Sabalenka's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Rybakina | 3-6 6-3 7-6(6) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 15, 2026 | F |
Linda Noskova's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talia Gibson | 6-2 4-6 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 12, 2026 | QF |
| Alexandra Eala | 6-2 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 11, 2026 | R16 |
| Sorana Cirstea | 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 8, 2026 | R32 |
| Jessica Bouzas Maneiro | 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 6, 2026 | R64 |