Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, to win Wimbledon.
The 21-year-old looked to have the match won, leading 6-2, 5-2, but failed to convert five match points as Muchova fought back to force a decider in the 2026 Wimbledon final.
However, Noskova refused to give up, as she regained her composure, winning the third set 6-3, to become a Grand Slam champion for the first time.
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During TNT Sport’s post-match coverage, commentator Alastair Eykyn asked CoCo Vandeweghe if she thought this could be the ‘first of many major titles’ for Noskova.
CoCo Vandeweghe says it ‘certainly could be’ the first of many Grand Slam titles for Linda Noskova
“Certainly could be, being only 21 years old, that certainly helps!” said Vandeweghe.
“As we found out, once you get the taste of one, it makes the second one more attainable.
“Winning is contagious.”
Vandeweghe believes Noskova can win another Grand Slam title, and based on this performance, it’s hard to disagree with her.
The young Czech displayed great resilience after dropping the second set, fighting back to win the decider when others would have faltered.
“There is no doubt that Linda Noskova earned every bit of this championship,” said Vandeweghe.
Linda Noskova vs Karolina Muchova – Match stats
| Stats | Linda Noskova | Karolina Muchova |
| Aces | 10 | 6 |
| Double faults | 4 | 1 |
| 1st Serve % | 75% | 71% |
| Win % on 1st Serve | 74% | 64% |
| Win % on 2nd Serve | 52% | 50% |
| Break points | 4/13 | 2/15 |
“These are the moments we play for as players. To have a childhood dream realised.
“No shame to Karolina Muchova, she gave everything she had on the day, she asked the question, and continued to put pressure on Linda Noskova.
“Linda Noskova was just the overwhelmingly more powerful player out there. She was steady at the end, the serve was untouchable at times, the forehand was absolutely dominating, and she just came out with her A-game plan and just stuck to it.
“This is the moment, not just for her, but for her family and friends, and her coaching team, because it is a team after all.
“All the work behind the scenes that goes along with it.”
Pat Cash and Eugenie Bouchard react to Linda Noskova’s Wimbledon win
Vandeweghe wasn’t the only former player Noskova impressed, as Pat Cash and Eugenie Bouchard were also keen to share their thoughts during BBC Radio 5 Live’s post-match coverage.
Cash couldn’t believe Noskova recovered after failing to convert five championship points in the second set.
“She somehow shook that off, Genie and I looked at each other, and went, no, Muchova’s got this now,” he said.
“You’ve got to give her credit!”
“Unbelievable resilience from Noskova, to come back after that crumble in the second set,” added Bouchard.
“She took a bathroom break and came back, looked like she was able to put it all behind her.
“So great from Muchova as well, who really looked out of the match completely, was overpowered, was outplayed by Noskova well into that second set, and somehow battled and found a way, made this final such an interesting three-set match.
“And Noskova, who doesn’t show that much emotion, really looked overcome by it after this match point, stayed on the grass for a while after winning.
“Making me emotional as well, we’re going to have some tears up in this booth, Pat.”
Noskova was understandably emotional after the match, winning a Centre Court thriller to claim her first major title.
Only time will tell if it will be the first of many…
