Iga Swiatek stunned by unseeded teenager Linda Noskova at Australian Open

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World No 1 crashes out to 19-year-old Czech in three setsNoskova wins 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in shock of the tournament so farIn her first appearance under the blinding lights of Rod Laver Arena, the biggest moment of her young, flourishing career, Linda Noskova stepped up to the occasion and played a brilliant match to outclass Iga Swiatek, the world No 1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time.“I’m speechless, I knew it’s gonna be an amazing match against the world No 1 player,” said Noskova. “I don’t really think it would end up like this but I’m just glad to make it through another round.” Continue reading...

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