The Wimbledon semifinals will feature two players who have broken their personal bests at the tournament. Marta Kostyuk crushed 2024 finalist Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 in 69 minutes in the quarterfinals, playing her first match on Centre Court. Kostyuk has lost only one of her last 22 matches. Linda Noskova defeated Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-5 in her quarterfinals, confirming her status as one of the strongest players on grass—she has 17 wins in 21 matches on the surface since the start of 2025.
Both players are demonstrating powerful attacking tennis. Kostyuk converted 19 winners in her match against Paolini, while Noskova, known for her powerful game and aggressive shots, defeated Madison Keys in three sets. Given that these two women are playing their first Wimbledon semifinal, and tension at this level is inevitable, many long rallies can be expected. Their only head-to-head meeting on clay in Madrid ended in a straight-set victory for Kostyuk, but that was on a different surface.
Based on both players' current form and playing style, the prediction for this match is Over 20 Games. Their attacking style and desire to dominate from the opening rallies create the conditions for a tight battle in every game.
