July 12, 2026 6:53 PM
Linda Noskova survives Karolina Muchova fightback in all-Czech final to lift Wimbledon trophy
Linda Noskova survived the agony of squandering five match points to outlast compatriot Karolina Muchova and capture her maiden Grand Slam crown, extending the Czech Republic's remarkable Wimbledon success story. Noskova's 6-2 5-7 6-3 win on the historic lawns of southwest London made her the third Czech woman to claim the title in four years after Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024. It also continued a run of fresh faces at the All England Club with a first-time winner...