Sat Jun 21 10:40:00 UTC 2025: **Linette Advances to Nottingham Semifinals After Upset Victory**
**Nottingham, UK** – Magda Linette has pulled off a stunning upset at the Nottingham Open, defeating second-seed Clara Tauson in the quarterfinals with a score of 6-2, 7-5. After dropping three games at one point in the second set, Linette battled back to secure her spot in the semifinals, avenging a recent loss to Tauson at the French Open.
“I lost concentration and had to deal with nerves,” Linette said after the match. “My coach had to react and gave me some tips. I got a little lucky, and I’m happy I served it out, especially at 5-4. I always love coming back here, thank you for the support.”
The win propels Linette four spots up the WTA rankings to 27th, comfortably within the seeding range for Wimbledon.
However, her semifinal match against Dayana Yastremska proved challenging, with Yastremska securing the first set.
In the semifinals, Linette will face Dayana Yastremska, the Ukrainian player. While Linette may be the higher-ranked player on paper, Yastremska has won four out of their five previous encounters.
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