Linda Nosková defeated Paula Badosa 6–4, 6–1 in the round of 16 at the WTA 250 Abu Dhabi event on hard court. The Czech player's decisive victory upset the pre-match odds, with Badosa having entered as favourite at 1.60 to Nosková's 2.48. Nosková's commanding performance, particularly in the second set, saw her break through against the Spanish competitor and advance smoothly to the quarter-finals. The result represents a significant scalp for Nosková and suggests improving form heading into the latter stages of the tournament.