US Open 2024: Putintseva Downs Noskova in Thrilling Match

Intense Battle on Arthur Ashe Stadium

In an exhilarating match on Arthur Ashe Stadium, qualifier Yulia Putintseva upset ninth seed Tereza Martincova 6-3, 7-5 to advance to the second round of the US Open on Tuesday.

Putintseva Dominates First Set

Putintseva, ranked 114th in the world, started the match strong and quickly gained control of the first set.

She broke Martincova's serve in the second game and went on to win the set 6-3 in just 36 minutes.

Martincova Fights Back

Martincova, who reached the quarterfinals in Cincinnati earlier this month, fought back in the second set and broke Putintseva's serve in the third game.

Putintseva's Resilience

Putintseva refused to give up and broke back immediately.

The two played a series of intense rallies, with Putintseva eventually emerging victorious.

She broke Martincova's serve again in the 11th game and went on to win the set 7-5.

Putintseva's Next Opponent

Putintseva will face either Jil Teichmann or Timea Babos in the second round.