The race for the Wimbledon 2026 women’s singles title has reached its defining stage, with four players standing just two victories away from Grand Slam glory. Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova, Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova have all capitalised on an unpredictable tournament to secure semi-final spots, paving the way for a first-time Wimbledon winner. The remaining field also guarantees a fresh finalist from the bottom half of the draw, where both Kostyuk and Noskova are bidding to reach a Grand Slam final for the first time.
Gauff enters as the favourite after extending her remarkable consistency across Grand Slams by qualifying for the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time. The American fought back from a set down to overcome Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals and now boasts a dominant 6-1 head-to-head record over Muchova, including two victories this season. However, the Czech star remains a dangerous opponent and is coming on the back of an impressive quarter-final triumph over Naomi Osaka.
The second semi-final promises another fascinating contest between two rising stars. Marta Kostyuk stormed into the last four after a commanding straight-sets victory over Jasmine Paolini, while Linda Noskova confirmed her maiden Grand Slam semi-final by defeating Elise Mertens. With both players enjoying career-best runs on grass, one of them is guaranteed to become a first-time Grand Slam finalist.
Wimbledon Women’s Semi-Finals Order Of Play
- Coco Gauff (2) vs Karolina Muchova (10)
- Marta Kostyuk (12) vs Linda Noskova (9)
What time will Wimbledon 2026 Women’s semi-finals start today?
The Wimbledon 2026 women’s singles semi-finals are scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM BST (6:00 PM IST) on Thursday, July 9, on Centre Court at the All England Club, London.
How to watch Wimbledon 2026 Women’s Semi-Finals live in India?
Tennis fans in India can watch the Wimbledon 2026 women’s singles semi-finals live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming of both matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
