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Marta Kostyuk beats Jasmine Paolini to set up Wimbledon semifinal against Linda Noskova
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
Marta Kostyuk made a big impression in her Centre Court debut by beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 to reach her first Wimbledon semifinals on Wednesday.The 24-year-old Ukrainian also reached the last four at the French Open, losing to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, the eventual champion in Paris...
Key takeaway The 12th-seeded Kostyuk had a sneak peak at Centre Court on Tuesday so that she wasn't overwhelmed for the match.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio tennis enthusiasts are likely following Marta Kostyuk's impressive run at Wimbledon, and her upcoming semifinal match against Linda Noskova will be one to watch. While San Antonio does not have a direct connection to the tournament, the city's own tennis community may be inspired by Kostyuk's determination and skill on the court. As a city with a strong recreational sports scene, San Antonio's tennis players and fans can appreciate the excitement and challenge of competing at the highest level. The semifinal match between Kostyuk and Noskova will be a great opportunity for local tennis enthusiasts to see top-notch play and perhaps even learn some new strategies to apply to their own games. With the match set to take place on Centre Court, San Antonio fans can tune in to see if Kostyuk can continue her winning streak and advance to the final.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Marta Kostyuk made a big impression in her Centre Court debut by beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 to reach her first Wimbledon semifinals on Wednesday.The 24-year-old Ukrainian also reached the last four at the French Open, losing to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, the eventual champion in Paris...
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