Linda Noskova falls to Caty McNally at Canadian Open

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova crashed out of the Canadian Open on Wednesday after blowing a 5-1 first-set lead in a 7-6 (5), 6-1 loss to American Caty McNally in the Round of 64 in Toronto.

McNally saved two set points before reeling off 12 of the final 14 games to complete the comeback and advance to the third round, where she will face Filipino Alex Eala.

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“She was playing really well in the beginning, and I was a little bit uncomfortable trying to get used to playing out here and playing against such a great player. I just tried to embrace it,” the McNally, the world No. 38, said.

Now THAT’S a COMEBACK!!! 💪@CatyMcNally knocks out the Wimbledon Champion Noskova in an amazing straight set comeback.#NBO26 pic.twitter.com/vUshzqonib

— wta (@WTA) August 6, 2026

The victory marked McNally’s second career win over a Top 10 opponent and her 22nd WTA-level victory of the season, already a career high.

“For sure it’s really special to play against these great players. You get through the first round of these Masters, you’re bound to play a seed. It’s never easy playing anyone, but especially a Wimbledon champion,” McNally said.

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McNally will also play in the doubles tournament with fellow American Coco Gauff.

Noskova, meanwhile, remains without a main-draw win at the National Bank Open in two appearances, making it the only WTA 1000 tournament where she has yet to record a victory.

The Czech world No. 7 won her first Grand Slam title last month.