Switolina beats Noskova to reach WTA Finals final against Andreeva
Elina Switolina has reached the WTA Finals final in Indian Wells after beating Linda Noskova 6:2, 6:1 in the semi-final. The title will be decided on Sunday 15 November 2026, when she faces Mirra Andreeva.
Author: Thames Compass editorial teamPublished: 1 min read
Elina Switolina will play in the WTA Finals final for the second time in her career. On Saturday 14 November 2026 she beat Czech player Linda Noskova 6:2, 6:1 in the semi-final. On Sunday she will contest the title against Mirra Andreeva.
Switolina's route to the final
Switolina opened the tournament with a defeat to Andreeva, but turned her results around in the matches that followed. On Friday she knocked out Aryna Sabalenka, winning 6:3, 3:6, 6:1. It was her first win over the world number one in six years. She had also beaten Karolina Muchová earlier in the event.
Semi-final against Noskova
Noskova won Group 1 but could not mount a serious challenge in the semi-final. For the 21-year-old Czech, it was her first WTA Finals semi-final. Switolina won this tournament in 2018 and returned to the semi-finals for the first time in seven years.
Final against Andreeva
In the second semi-final, Mirra Andreeva beat Jessica Pegula 6:3, 6:4. The Russian won all three of her group matches without dropping a set. On Sunday she will face Switolina for the title.
The WTA Finals final is scheduled for Sunday 15 November 2026. For Switolina, it would be her second title at the tournament.
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