Linda Noskova outlasted compatriot Karolina Muchova as she recovered from squandering five match points to win the Wimbledon ladies singles final and claim her first grand slam title. Ninth seed Noskova was playing in her first major final against fellow Czech Muchova, who entered the match with previous experience of losing at this stage, having come up short in the 2023 French Open final.Yet Noskova displayed little in the way of nerves as she delivered a performance that belied her inexperience in major showpieces, claiming a 6-2 7-5 6-3 triumph.Noskova eased to the first set and looked as if she would have the contest wrapped up in short order when she broke to move into a 5-2 lead in the second.However, 10th seed Muchova displayed hugely impressive resistance to save match points in three successive games to force a decisive set. But the 21-year-old broke early in the third and ensured there would be no repeat of her second-set profligacy, wrapping up the victory with a fierce serve down the middle to which her countrywoman could offer no response.Noskova and Muchova shared a warm embrace at the end of an absorbing contest, with the former becoming the third Czech winner of the womens singles in four years, following in the footsteps of Marketa Vondrousova (2023) and Barbora Krejcikova (2024). Topics Wimbledon 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Serena Williams Wimbledon adventure over after knee injury forces doubles withdrawal Jon Fisher 4th July, 2026 NBA: Wembanyama signs $252m extension with Spurs Mitch Fretton 11th July, 2026 Klopp reaches agreement in principle to succeed Nagelsmann as Germany coach Nicholas McGee 11th July, 2026 Kane admits playing golf with President Trump surreal ahead of Englands World Cup quarter-final Mitch Fretton 11th July, 2026 Chelsea pay tribute as former owner Bates dies aged 94 Nicholas McGee 11th July, 2026 South Africa midfielder Adams dies aged 25 after World Cup return Nicholas McGee 11th July, 2026
