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title: "Golubic stuns Li, books Nottingham semifinal vs Navarro"
description: "Swiss qualifier Viktorija Golubic, 76th-ranked, dumps fifth seed Ann Li in three tight sets to reach the Nottingham Open semifinals and set up a clash with Emma Navarro."
url: https://sportopod.com/en-US/cluster/news-aus-dem-tennis-halbfinal-qualifikation-golubic-mit-n-11d92612
published: 2026-07-01T16:01:41.024+00:00
updated: 2026-07-01T16:01:41.024+00:00
author: "Kostadin Stamboliev"
publisher: "Pineido"
site: "Sportopod"
language: en
topics: ["tennis"]
---

# Golubic stuns Li, books Nottingham semifinal vs Navarro

> Swiss qualifier Viktorija Golubic, 76th-ranked, dumps fifth seed Ann Li in three tight sets to reach the Nottingham Open semifinals and set up a clash with Emma Navarro.

Viktorija Golubic, the 33-year-old Swiss qualifier ranked 76th in the world, punched her ticket to the Nottingham Open semifinals with a pulsating quarterfinal upset over fifth seed Ann Li.

Golubic needed 112 minutes to overcome Li, the 29th-ranked American, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 on Centre Court.

The victory extends her five-match winning streak and marks her third quarterfinal run of the grass swing.

The upset is the latest display of veteran resilience from Golubic, who has sharpened her grass-court game just in time for Wimbledon.

Her semifinal opponent will be 25th-ranked Emma Navarro, who earlier dismissed qualifier Harriet Dart 6-4, 6-3.

Golubic, a Zurich native, came through qualifying at Nottingham and has now beaten two seeded players in successive rounds—first 12th seed Jasmine Paolini in the second round, then Li in the quarters.

Her semifinal clash with Navarro is scheduled for Friday; the winner will face either fourth seed Zhu Lin or qualifier Viktorija Tomova in the final four. "It’s not easy to play two top-30 players in a row, especially on grass," Golubic said after the match. "But I’m feeling good, I’m playing free, and I’m just trying to enjoy every moment." What's next: Golubic’s semifinal against Navarro could determine whether the veteran qualifier continues her grass-court surge toward Wimbledon.

A win would send her into the final with a momentum boost and a potential seeding boost for the Grand Slam.

## Why this matters

Golubic’s deep run as a qualifier at a WTA 250 event underscores the volatility of grass-court tennis and the career-resurgence potential for veterans who time their form right. It also serves as a timely reminder that rankings only tell part of the story ahead of Wimbledon, where unpredictable upsets often rewrite the narrative weeks before the main draw begins.

## Frequently asked

### How many consecutive matches has Viktorija Golubic won at the Nottingham Open?

Golubic has now won five consecutive matches at the Nottingham Open, including qualifying and main-draw victories.

### Who will Viktorija Golubic face in the Nottingham Open semifinals?

Golubic will face world No. 25 Emma Navarro in the semifinals after Navarro defeated qualifier Harriet Dart 6-4, 6-3.

### What is Viktorija Golubic's current WTA ranking?

Golubic is ranked 76th in the world as of the Nottingham Open quarterfinals.

### Has Viktorija Golubic beaten any seeded players at the Nottingham Open?

Yes, Golubic defeated 12th seed Jasmine Paolini in the second round and fifth seed Ann Li in the quarterfinals.

### When is the Nottingham Open semifinal between Golubic and Navarro scheduled?

The semifinal between Golubic and Navarro is scheduled for Friday; exact time to be confirmed by tournament officials.

## Sources & Citations

- [News aus dem Tennis - Halbfinal-Qualifikation: Golubic mit nächstem Exploit](https://www.srf.ch/sport/tennis/tennis-allgemein/news-aus-dem-tennis-halbfinal-qualifikation-golubic-mit-naechstem-exploit) — GNews.io (2026-06-19)

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Cite: Golubic stuns Li, books Nottingham semifinal vs Navarro. Sportopod, 2026-07-01. https://sportopod.com/en-US/cluster/news-aus-dem-tennis-halbfinal-qualifikation-golubic-mit-n-11d92612