WTA Media Release, October 9, 2026
The WTA announced today Mirra Andreeva and Linda Noskova – two of the most exciting young players on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz – have secured qualification for the WTA Finals Indian Wells.
Andreeva, 19, and 21-year-old Noskova are the third and fourth players to confirm their place to compete on tennis’ ultimate stage in November, and now join PIF WTA World No.1 Elena Rybakina and two-time WTA Finals runner-up Aryna Sabalenka in the draw.
Both Andreeva and Noskova will be making their debut in the singles format, with Andreeva having qualified in doubles at the 2025 WTA Finals with Diana Shnaider.
Noskova’s confirmed participation at the WTA Finals ensures the Czech Republic’s remarkable run of singles qualifiers at the event, with the country now having at least one representative in 13 of the last 15 editions.
Following a breakout season in 2025, Mirra Andreeva has continued her amazing form into and across 2026 to secure her first singles qualification at the WTA Finals.
She has shone at the highest levels of the WTA Tour this season, lifting her debut Grand Slam title at Roland-Garros, reaching the final at the WTA 1000 Mutua Madrid Open, and winning further titles at WTA 500 events at the Adelaide International and the Upper Austria Ladies Linz.
Joining Andreeva in making her singles debut is Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova, whose qualification is assured as she will finish the season within the Top 7 on the PIF WTA Race to the Finals Leaderboard or as a Grand Slam champion in the No.8-20 position.
In addition to her first Grand Slam title Noskova also triumphed on grass at the WTA 500 VANDA Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open, made the semifinals at the WTA 1000 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells) and posted her best result at the US Open with a quarterfinal run.
The WTA Finals Indian Wells features the Top 8 singles and doubles teams on the PIF Race to the WTA Finals Leaderboard (with the 8th spot going to the singles player and doubles team that have won a Grand Slam if ranked No.8 to No.20). This showcases the world’s best singles players and doubles teams competing in a round-robin format with the singles champion lifting the WTA Finals Billie Jean King Trophy and the doubles champions earning the WTA Finals Martina Navratilova Trophy. The prestigious season-ending tournament celebrates the best of the WTA on and off the court, delivering an unrivalled fan experience that blends sport, entertainment, and culture.
Tickets are available here for this year’s WTA Finals at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, one of the sport’s premier destinations and tournament locations.
