Czech teenager Linda Noskova defeated world number three Coco Gauff at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Wednesday, a victory that also saw her surpass a milestone previously held by Philippines' Alex Eala.
The 20-year-old Noskova, ranked 31st entering the tournament, claimed a straight-sets win over the American favorite in their round-robin encounter. The result not only boosts Noskova's semifinal prospects but also moves her past a record set by Eala, who had been the youngest player to achieve a specific benchmark at the season-ending championships.
Noskova's breakthrough season continues at the year-end event featuring the top eight singles players and doubles teams. The WTA Finals run through November 16 in Saudi Arabia.
