CNN —Iga Świątek’s bid for a fifth grand slam title came to a shock end on Saturday as she was defeated by 19-year-old Czech star Linda Nosková in the third round at the Australian Open.
Poland’s Świątek looked in control of the third-round contest when it was on serve at 4-3 in the second set, but Nosková, ranked No.
Her victory also means that there is only one former grand slam champion in the top half of the women’s draw at this year’s tournament, Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka.
After starting the year with a run to the semifinals of the Brisbane International, Nosková defeated compatriot Marie Bouzková and American McCartney Kessler in the first two rounds at Melbourne Park.
Against Świątek, she hit 10 aces, including a crucial one in the final game of the match, and 35 winners.
Persons:
Iga, Linda Nosková, Rod Laver, Poland’s Świątek, Nosková, Opta, Amélie Mauresmo, Lindsay Davenport, “ I’m, ” Nosková, “, I’m, Cameron Spencer, Elina Svitolina, Golubic, Belarus ’ Victoria Azarenka, Marie Bouzková, McCartney Kessler, ”
Organizations:
CNN, Nosková, Australian, Belarus ’ Victoria, Brisbane International, Melbourne
Locations:
Czech, Belarus