Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova in three sets to win Wimbledon, becoming the youngest champion since 2011. She dedicated the victory to her late mother.
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LONDON – Linda Noskova fought back tears after beating close friend Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 to win Wimbledon on Saturday. The 21-year-old Czech is the youngest woman to win the title since Petra Kvitova in 2011.
Noskova squandered five match points in the second set before regrouping in the decider. She broke down in tears after the final point and again during the on-court interview.
"All these matches have been so tough, physically and mentally. Today especially, it's never easy to get the last point," she said.
Noskova and Muchova, who played doubles together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, embraced at the net. Noskova told her friend: "Karo you really made me work for it. Like you said we are friends. I'm so glad I could play my first Grand Slam final with you."
Noskova dedicated the win to her mother, who died in 2024. "There is one more person I would like to thank -- my mum. I would definitely not be standing here without you," she said, blowing a kiss to the sky.
Martina Navratilova, seated in the royal box with the Princess of Wales, was seen wiping away tears. Muchova also struggled to contain her emotions.
"It's really tough to find any words," Muchova said. "You are so young, it is your first Grand Slam final and the way you played was unbelievable. You are a very kind person. You deserve it."
She added: "I'm pretty disappointed now. I'll be fighting more. I want that trophy."
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