Ashlyn Krueger came from a break down in the first set to defeat Linda Noskova at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, advancing to her second career Hologic WTA Tour final and first at WTA 500 level.

American Ashlyn Krueger reached the biggest final of her career with a 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 victory over Linda Noskova at the Abu Dhabi Open on Friday. I'm so happy to do it here in Abu Dhabi," said Krueger.

American Ashlyn Krueger will go for her second career WTA title at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after she took down Czech opponent Linda Noskova 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the semifinals Friday. The 20-year-old Kruger will face Switzerland's Belinda Bencic,

Belinda Bencic is through to another Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final after coming from behind to eliminate reigning champion Elena Rybakina in a pulsating co..

Winner of the inaugural Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in 2023, Bencic went into this evening’s semi-final against the current champion as the underdog. Rybakina, who came out on top in a three-set thriller against Ons Jabeur in the last eight, started the match in ominous fashion, quickly taking control and claiming the first set 6-3.

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic rolled to a 6-4, 6-1 victory over second-seeded Paula Badosa of Spain in the second round of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open on Wednesday.