Linda Noskova captured her maiden Wimbledon crown after overcoming a dramatic second-set collapse to defeat fellow Czech Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in a gripping final.
The 21-year-old squandered five championship points as Muchova fought back from 5-2 down to force a deciding set, but Noskova regained her composure to seal victory on her sixth opportunity.
An emotional Noskova dedicated the triumph to her late mother during the trophy presentation, while Muchova praised her opponent’s resilience. The win earns Noskova her first Grand Slam singles title, £3.6 million in prize money and a career-high world ranking of No. 7.
