Linda Noskova of Czech Republic wins her first title at Wimbledon, in photos
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic poses with the trophy after winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
LONDON (AP) — Linda Noskova is the latest in a long line of Czech women to win Wimbledon. The 21-year-old Noskova recovered from a second-set meltdown in which she wasted five match points to overcome Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in an all-Czech final for her first Grand Slam trophy. Noskova became the third Czech woman in four years to win the grass-court major after Marketa Vondrousova in 2023 and Barbora Krejcikova in 2024.
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Linda Noskova of Czech Republic reacts after winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic reacts after winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Kate, the Princess of Wales, presents the winner’s trophy to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic who defeated Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Kate, the Princess of Wales, presents the winner’s trophy to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic who defeated Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic hugs a member of her team after winning the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic hugs a member of her team after winning the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic reacts to winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic reacts to winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic reacts as she receives the trophy after losing to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic reacts as she receives the trophy after losing to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Britain’s Princess Kate laughs in the royal box as she attends the women’s singles final between Linda Noskova of Czech Republic and Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Britain’s Princess Kate laughs in the royal box as she attends the women’s singles final between Linda Noskova of Czech Republic and Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic stretches to play a return to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic stretches to play a return to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic celebrates a point against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic celebrates a point against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic reacts as she returns to her chair during a changeover after losing 4 championship points against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic reacts as she returns to her chair during a changeover after losing 4 championship points against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic leaps to avoid a ball played by Linda Noskova of Czech Republic during the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic leaps to avoid a ball played by Linda Noskova of Czech Republic during the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic prepares to serve to Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic prepares to serve to Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic serves to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic serves to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic celebrates a point against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic celebrates a point against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic plays a return to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic during the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic plays a return to Linda Noskova of Czech Republic during the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic celebrates winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic celebrates winning against Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic right, is embraced by Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic, after she won the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Linda Noskova of Czech Republic right, is embraced by Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic, after she won the women’s singles final at Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)