Linda Noskova Beats Jessica Pegula to Claim 2026 Berlin Open Title
Noskova started brightly, winning the first three games with powerful serving and aggressive shot-making
Berlin: Linda Noskova claimed the 2026 Berlin Open title on Sunday after defeating Jessica Pegula 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in a hard-fought final, securing the first grass-court title of her career.
The triumph marks the second WTA singles title of Noskova's career and improves her record in WTA Tour finals to 2-5, according to the WTA website. The victory will also propel the Czech star into the Top 10 of the WTA rankings for the first time, with Noskova set to surpass Karolina Muchova and become the new Czech No. 1.
Noskova had a strong record when winning the first set, going 16-1 in such matches since her loss to Mirra Andreeva in Brisbane in January. She improved that to 17-1 after taking the opening set against Jessica Pegula in the final. Noskova started brightly, winning the first three games with powerful serving and aggressive shot-making. She broke for 2-0 after excellent court coverage and a volley winner, then held a long service game to move 3-0 up. Pegula fought back to level at 3-3, but Noskova held firm in a tight game to break again and take the set.In the second set, Pegula raised her level and surged from 3-3 to lead 5-3, eventually winning the set to force a decider.
