Linda Noskova extended Czechia’s rich Wimbledon history with a victory over 2024 Olympics partner Karolina Muchova in Saturday’s women’s singles final.
The historic first all-Czech final in Grand Slam history went three sets, with Noskova, 21, fending off a tough comeback attempt from Muchova, 29, to claim her first grand slam title, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.
The two top-10 seeds finished fourth in women’s doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics and first met in a grand slam in the third round at last year’s U.S. Open, which Muchova won in three sets, rallying from a set down.
“It’s really tough to put into words,” Muchova said on Centre Court after the match, jokingly referring to Noskova as her “ex-friend” before adding, “I’m kidding, obviously.
“This was your first final. The way you handled it was really unbelievable,” Muchova added. “You’re very kind person and human being. You deserve it.”