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The action is heating up across the WTA circuit as tournaments in Rouen, France and Stuttgart, Germany delivered tension, tiebreaks, and tactical tennis on Wednesday. Linda Noskova, Elina Svitolina, and Elise Mertens emerged victorious in challenging matches, while Iga Swiatek continued her dominance on clay.
Let’s dive into the highlights and what they mean as we approach the quarterfinal rounds of the Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole and the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
Noskova Fights Back in Rouen
Linda Noskova, the No. 2 seed from the Czech Republic, was on the ropes against American Bernarda Pera before engineering a gritty comeback for a 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory.
The 19-year-old showed poise beyond her years, cleaning up her errors in the third set and converting both of her break-point opportunities. After five double faults over the first two sets, Noskova tightened her serve and committed just one in the decider.
Now into the quarterfinals, Noskova’s ability to regroup under pressure will make her a player to watch—and a smart underdog play for bettors browsing SportsHub’s Free Service Plays.
Svitolina and Uchijima Also Advance in France
Top-seeded Elina Svitolina moved one step closer to a potential title in Rouen with a straight-set 7-6 (4), 6-4 win over Switzerland’s Jil Teichmann. The Ukrainian remains a threat in any draw, and her experience paid off in tight moments.
No. 5 seed Moyuka Uchijima of Japan also rebounded from a first-set loss to take down Italy’s Nuria Brancaccio in a 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 comeback. Her aggressive baseline play turned the match in her favor midway through the second set.
Also advancing: local favorites Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah and Jessika Ponchet, Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse, and the Netherlands’ Suzan Lamens.
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Porsche Tennis Grand Prix: Mertens Upsets Shnaider
In Stuttgart, Elise Mertens used a barrage of aces—eight total, five in the second set—to power past No. 8 seed Diana Shnaider in a 6-2, 7-6 (5) win.
Mertens dominated early, winning 47 percent of return points in the first set, and held her nerve during a tight second set where Shnaider nearly forced a decider. But with five timely aces, Mertens sealed the deal and moved on to the quarterfinals.
Her return game and poise under pressure make her a smart follow for those using SportsHub’s Handicappers to track late-tournament momentum.
Swiatek Rolls, Mirra Andreeva Advances
Iga Swiatek, the No. 2 seed and reigning queen of clay, wasted no time dispatching Croatia’s Jana Fett in a 6-2, 6-2 cruise control win. Her signature combo of heavy topspin and court coverage continues to be overwhelming on the surface.
Meanwhile, Mirra Andreeva advanced after her sister Erika Andreeva retired early in the second set with a knee injury. At the time, Mirra was up 6-2, 1-0, and looked well on her way to victory regardless of the unfortunate end.
Elsewhere, wins came for Ella Seidel of Germany and Magdalena Frech of Poland—both pushing forward in a field that’s wide open beyond the top seeds.
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What’s Next in Rouen & Stuttgart?
As quarterfinals begin Thursday, all eyes will be on whether Swiatek continues her domination, and if Noskova or Mertens can sustain their form after emotionally taxing wins.
Projected Matchups to Watch:
- Noskova vs. Uchijima – Clash of comeback queens
- Svitolina vs. Ruse – Tactical veteran vs. surging form
- Swiatek vs. Frech – All-Polish showdown
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Final Word
Wednesday’s results showcased the depth, drama, and unpredictability of women’s tennis. From Noskova’s resilience to Swiatek’s dominance, and Mertens’ timely aces, every match revealed new narratives ahead of the quarterfinals.
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