WTA roundup: Linda Noskova upsets Paula Badosa in Abu Dhabi

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 12, 2025 Czech Republic's Linda Noskova in action during her first round match against Denmark's Clara Tauson REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic rolled to a 6-4, 6-1 victory over second-seeded Paula Badosa of Spain in the second round of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Wednesday.

Noskova converted 6 of 9 break points while winning in 67 minutes against the Australian Open semifinalist. Noskova next faces Poland's Magda Linette, who advanced when sixth-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia retired in the second set.