Andreeva Battles Noskova in Rome: A Clash of Rising Tennis Stars

ROME, Italy — Seventh seed Mirra Andreeva will face 30th seed Linda Noskova in a highly anticipated third-round match at the 2025 Italian Open on Monday. Both players enjoyed first-round byes and demonstrated their dominance in the second round, with Andreeva beating Emiliana Arango and Noskova defeating Sonay Kartal.

The match is expected to feature long rallies, as Andreeva aims to wear down Noskova’s explosive groundstrokes. Andreeva, the 18-year-old Russian, has had an impressive season so far, winning titles in Dubai and Indian Wells. With a 5-2 record on clay, she is quickly establishing herself as one of the most dangerous talents on the women’s tour.

Statistically, Andreeva leads with 119 aces in 2025, winning 75.5% of her service games and 69.2% of points on her first serve. Her capacity to win 45.7% of return points highlights her ability to apply pressure on opponents.

Noskova, currently ranked No. 30 in the world, holds a 12-11 record this year but has shown flashes of brilliance. She achieved 130 aces so far and has won 75% of her service games. However, her struggles with a mere 27.9% success in return games suggest she often relies heavily on her serve.

In their head-to-head encounters, Andreeva leads 2-1. Their first matchup was in early 2024 at the Brisbane International, where Noskova won 7-5, 6-3. But Andreeva triumphed on the clay courts of Madrid later that season, coming back from a set down. Their most recent meeting was more one-sided, where Andreeva overwhelmed Noskova with a score of 6-3, 6-0 in Brisbane 2025.

As they prepare for their fourth clash in Rome, Noskova will look to level the series, while Andreeva strives to maintain her superiority on clay. While Andreeva’s well-rounded game and return capabilities might give her an advantage in longer rallies, Noskova’s powerful serve poses a significant threat.

The betting odds favor Andreeva at 8/25, while Noskova stands at 12/5.