Noskova looks impressive in the tournament. She only lost 9 games in two matches and had complete control over the games. She serves very well and her second serve is also very solid. Yesterday, Parry didn't even have a chance to break her serve, even though he has been in good form in the past month. The grass surface suits Noskova's style very well, with her strong serve, flat shots, early ball recognition, and preference for short points.
Badosa defeated Gauff, but I don't consider it a big surprise. Gauff is not as good on grass. Her game is based on defense and athleticism. The ball on the grass is lower and faster, making it harder to defend and use high topspin. So I don't think Badosa will have a hard time against Peru.
Badosa is just recovering from an injury and yesterday's match was emotionally draining, often leading to a drop in performance in the following rounds. However, Badosa is not a bad player on grass, she is not a typical player who likes flat shots, but as I predicted, Noskova completely dominated and showed high-quality tennis in the tournament, so it's possible that she will win against Peru in straight sets.
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