Marta Kostyuk – Linda Noskova prediction and betting tips – November 8, 2026
Marta Kostyuk
Linda Noskova
The WTA Finals get underway on November 8, with the strongest female tennis players of the year battling for the title. The opening match will feature Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova.
Marta Kostyuk
The Ukrainian enjoyed an excellent season, winning the WTA 1000 event in Madrid as well as the more modest title in Rouen. Kostyuk also impressed at the Grand Slams, reaching the semifinals twice. The tennis player fought until the very end for a place in the top eight of the championship race, but wrist problems prevented her from producing a strong finish to the season.
The Ukrainian arrived at the WTA Finals as an alternate and immediately received her chance following Rybakina's withdrawal. It is not uncommon for alternates to play matches, but here she has the opportunity to contest at least three, all of them in the group stage.
Linda Noskova
The Czech has plenty to be proud of this year: she won the first Grand Slam title of her career at Wimbledon and also triumphed in Berlin. Noskova is currently the world No. 8, and she will turn 22 in a week and a half.
This will be the player's first appearance at the WTA Finals. Such a debut should be exciting, but after winning a major, this event seems secondary by comparison. In addition to Kostyuk, she will face Americans Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in the group stage. The key will be to avoid burning out, as she should still have plenty of energy given her young age.
Head-to-head record
The players have met three times, with all three matches taking place this year. Noskova currently leads the series 2-1.
Match prediction
In this battle between two WTA Finals debutants, the Czech looks like a slight favorite. After all, she prepared specifically for the tournament, while Kostyuk's current form remains unclear. If both players can produce their best tennis, we are in for a thrilling contest. The over 21.5 games market looks like an attractive betting option.
