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.

There will be a handful of competitive matches on Day 3 of the WTA Abu Dhabi Open. Second seed Paula Badosa faces a tricky opener against Czech talent Linda Noskova while Ons Jabeur will aim to reach the quarterfinals in this tournament for the second time.

After an extraordinary Australian Open, in which she reached the semifinals of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career, Paula Badosa returned to the Top 10 of the WTA rankings.

In a match slated for Wednesday, Paula Badosa (No. 10 in rankings) will meet Linda Noskova (No. 39) in the Round of 16 at the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open.Badosa is favored (-175)