Preview: Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head | US Open 2026
Aryna Sabalenka was not at her best against Taylor Townsend, but managed to keep her streak of not dropping a set alive
Defending US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus might have won her fourth-round clash in emphatic style, but her first-set performance was uncharacteristic. The World No. 1 struggled to land her first serves and lacked her usual accuracy, losing her serve three times to USA’s Taylor Townsend in the opening set.
Fortunately for the Belarusian, the American was also well off her game, which helped Sabalenka capitalise on return. Sabalenka even conceded a 5-2 lead while serving for the set, and the scoreboard became tense at 5-4. But the reigning champion finally gained her range on serve, closing out with a couple of big serves.
The second set was an improvement, but Sabalenka will need to be much better to book her place in the US Open semi-finals. To do so, she will have to overcome the recently crowned Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals.
Match details
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- Tournament: US Open 2026
- Round: Quarter-Final
- Date: September 8
- Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre, New York
- Surface: Hard Court
Preview
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic overcame Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk in a three-set epic. The match could have ended nearly an hour earlier, had the Czech managed to keep her composure when serving for the match. She missed two match points, and Kostyuk displayed remarkable grit in taking the contest to a decider.
Noskova finally closed things out, converting her sixth match point to seal the deal. Earlier this fortnight, Noskova had beaten Ann Li of the USA in another three-set battle. The 21-year-old continues to enjoy her best season, having also won Wimbledon just a few weeks ago.
Now, into her third Grand Slam quarter-final, the Czech will clash with the top seed Sabalenka for the third time. Their most recent meeting took place at Indian Wells this year, when Sabalenka prevailed comfortably in straight sets.
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Form
- Aryna Sabalenka: W-W-W-W-L
- Linda Noskova: W-W-W-W-L
Head-to-head record
- Matches: 2
- Aryna Sabalenka: 2
- Linda Noskova: 0
Stats
Aryna Sabalenka
- Sabalenka has a 44-8 win-loss record in the 2026 season
- Sabalenka has a 38-6 win-loss record at the US Open
- Sabalenka has won 75% of matches played on hard courts
Linda Noskova
- Noskova has a 35-13 win-loss record in the 2026 season
- Noskova has a 7-4 win-loss record at the US Open
- Noskova has won 65% of matches played on hard courts
Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova: Betting tips and odds
- Moneyline: Sabalenka -225, Noskova +180
- Spread: Sabalenka -4.5 (-110), Noskova +4.5 (-125)
- Total Games: Over 21.5 (-115), Under 21.5 (-120)
Match prediction
Aryna Sabalenka entered the fourth-round clash against Townsend on the back of a splendid serving display against Uzbekistan’s Kamilla Rakhimova. It took the top seed nearly one complete set to rediscover her lost rhythm. Up against a lower-ranked opponent in Townsend, it did not prove too costly.
Her Flushing Meadows consistency continues to prove that she finds a way to win matches at the US Open, even if she’s not playing her best tennis. Noskova, on the other hand, has found it extremely challenging to close out matches.
She dealt with the same issue during the Wimbledon final and squandered match points in her previous two rounds in New York, as a result of which she has had to spend far more time on court than Sabalenka, who is yet to drop a set.
Sabalenka’s freshness and more recovery time could play a role if this match goes the distance. Noskova has the credentials to eke out mistakes from the Belarusian’s racquet. However, the four-time Grand Slam champion is expected to eventually outlast her Czech opponent and book her place in a sixth consecutive US Open semi-final.
Result: Aryna Sabalenka to win in three sets.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and live stream of Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova quarter-final match at US Open 2026?
Indian viewers can watch the quarter-final clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Linda Noskova on the Star Sports network and stream the match live on JioHotstar.
In the UK, fans can watch the match live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, or stream it through a NOW Sports Pass. In the USA, viewers can follow the action on ESPN and ESPN+, while live TV streaming services carrying ESPN, including Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV (Orange Plan), and YouTube TV, also provide access.
How many Grand Slam singles titles has Aryna Sabalenka won?
Aryna Sabalenka has won four singles Grand Slam titles to date.
Where is Aryna Sabalenka seeded in US Open 2026?
Aryna Sabalenka is the top seed in the 2026 US Open.
Where to watch Aryna Sabalenka vs Linda Noskova US Open 2026 quarter-final match in India?
Indian viewers can watch the US Open 2026 quarter-final clash between Aryna Sabalenka and Linda Noskova on the Star Sports network and stream the match live on JioHotstar.
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