Linda Noskova clinched her first Grand Slam title after beating Karolina Muchova in the Wimbledon final.
In an all-Czech affair on Centre Court, Noskova beat Muchova in three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, to hoist the trophy.
Having almost been knocked out in the third round, the 21-year-old became the third player in the Open Era to win the Wimbledon women’s singles title after facing a match point en route, joining Serena and Venus Williams.
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Following the conclusion of the match, Muchova faced the media to admit what she struggled with the most against her compatriot.
Karolina Muchova speaks after losing the Wimbledon final
Speaking in her post-match press conference, Muchova said of Noskova: :Yeah, she’s very unpredictable.
“She has very good serve, especially today. I really couldn’t read where she’s going to serve, and it made it really tough for me.
“I think she was playing really brave and she was going for it. Was worth it for her. Yeah, she’s a calm fighter.
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“Like, she’ll go after every point, she fight every point, so she’s really competitive. It’s definitely tough to play her on any surface.”
This was Muchova’s second loss in a Grand Slam final, having fallen to Iga Swiatek in the championship match at the 2023 French Open.
Karolina Muchova compares Wimbledon loss to 2023 French Open
Asked how the emotions compare to her defeat at Roland Garros three years ago, Muchova replied: Hmmm… I don’t remember too well how I felt.
“But definitely sad, and I’m feeling sad as well now, disappointed. So I would say probably similar.
“I don’t want to say it’s similar matches, but three-setters. I felt I had some chances, I could take it on my side, and I didn’t.
“Yeah, definitely disappointed,” concluded the 29-year-old, who knocked out Coco Gauff in the semifinals.
Muchova will now look ahead to the North American hard-court swing, ending with the US Open, where she has made the semifinals twice.
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