Noskova, Gauff open WTA Finals with wins

Washington, Nov 9 (UNI) Czech player Linda Noskova opened her WTA Finals campaign with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk at Indian Wells. Despite a late change of opponent, Noskova wrapped up a comfortable victory in under 90 minutes in her fourth career meeting with Kostyuk, who replaced world No. 1 Elena Rybakina. "I just had to quickly get used to a different opponent," Wimbledon champion Noskova told the WTA's official website. "But the preparations were all the same, so not much has changed." For Kostyuk, the unexpected opportunity to compete at the Finals offered a chance to…