Andreeva vs. Noskova: A Clash of Rising Stars in Rome
Seventh seed Mirra Andreeva takes on 30th seed Linda Noskova in a much-anticipated third-round clash at the 2025 Italian Open. Both players enjoyed first-round byes and followed up with commanding straight-set wins; Andreeva eased past Emiliana Arango, while Noskova dispatched Sonay Kartal without much fuss. For their upcoming meet, expect long rallies where Andreeva looks to wear down Noskova’s firepower, while the Czech aims to dictate early with her explosive groundstrokes.
The 18-year-old Russian has already claimed two titles this season, in Dubai and Indian Wells, and arrives in Rome with a 5-2 record on clay. Her baseline consistency and mental steel have made her one of the most dangerous rising stars on tour.
Statistically, she’s backing it up, striking 119 aces in 2025, winning 75.5% of her service games and 69.2% of first-serve points. But it’s her 45.7% return points won that truly stands out, highlighting her ability to apply pressure even when starting the point on defense.
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7th seed Mirra Andreeva defeats Arango 6-2, 6-4 in her Rome opener!#IBI25 pic.twitter.com/Hflcm0jeUL
Noskova, the world No. 30, has flashed glimpses of her shot-making prowess this year. She holds a 12-11 win-loss record in 2025, with 130 aces and a 75% service games won rate underlining her power game.
However, her 27.9% return games won suggests a one-dimensional pattern, thriving behind serve but often struggling to break through on return. Outside of her semifinal run in Abu Dhabi and a quarterfinal showing in Dubai, she has failed to advance past the round of 16 in most events.
Mirra Andreeva is leading the head-to-head against Linda Noskova with a record of 2-1. The pair first met in early 2024 at the Brisbane International, where Noskova edged out a tight straight-sets win, 7-5, 6-3, against the then-rising Russian. But Andreeva returned the favor on the clay courts of Madrid later that season, rallying from a set down to notch a gritty win in the round of 64.
Their most recent encounter, however, was one-sided. In Brisbane 2025, Andreeva flipped the script completely, dominating Noskova 6-3, 6-0 and dishing out a bagel in the second set, a statement performance from the now world No. 7.
As they head into their fourth meeting in Rome, Noskova will be eager to even the score, while Andreeva looks to solidify her dominance on clay and extend her head-to-head advantage.
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
| 2025 | Brisbane International | Round of 16 | Mirra Andreeva | 6-3, 6-0 |
| 2024 | Madrid Open | Round of 64 | Mirra Andreeva | 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2024 | Brisbane International | Quarterfinals | Linda Noskova | 7-5, 6-3 |
| Mirra Andreeva | Category | Linda Noskova |
| 7 | Ranking | 30 |
| 133-40 | Career W-L | 158-84 |
| 24-7 | YTD W-L | 12-11 |
| 3 | Career Titles | 1 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 2 | YTD Titles | 1 |
Andreeva’s all-around game and superior return ability give her the edge in extended rallies, while Noskova’s serve and aggressive baseline play make her a dangerous threat on quick points.
Prediction: Mirra Andreeva in straight sets
Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:
Mirra Andreeva: 8/25
Linda Noskova: 12/5
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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