Linda Noskova wins Wimbledon title, dedicates victory to late mother
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Linda Noskova won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon on July 11, 2026, defeating Karolina Muchova in a closely contested three-set match. Noskova, 21, emerged victorious with a score of 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Centre Court, marking her emotional return two years after her mother, Ivana, passed away shortly before the 2024 tournament. The all-Czech final was historic, as it's the first time two Czech players faced off in the Wimbledon women's final. Noskova overcame significant challenges during her tournament run, including saving a match point in her third-round match. After the win, she expressed gratitude to her late mother, emphasizing her influence on her career.
- •Noskova won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon on July 11, 2026.
- •She dedicated her victory to her late mother, Ivana, who passed away in 2024.
- •The match ended with a score of 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.
- •This was the first all-Czech final in Wimbledon history.
- •Noskova became the youngest woman to win Wimbledon since Petra Kvitova in 2011.
- 7:22 PMBBC Sport — Tearful Noskova dedicates Wimbledon title to late mother
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Wimbledon champion dedicates title to late mum in emotional winner’s speech
"Linda Noskova says "all the blood, sweat and tears was worth it" after the 21-year old defeated her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova in the 2026 women's singles final at Wimbledon.
"Linda Noskova’s mother, Ivana, passed away on the eve of Wimbledon in 2024, but the 21-year-old returned two years later to win her first grand slam title
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External links- BBC SportJul 11, 2026, 7:22 PMTearful Noskova dedicates Wimbledon title to late mother
Linda Noskova says "all the blood, sweat and tears was worth it" after the 21-year old defeated her Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova in the 2026 women's singles final at Wimbledon.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 6:27 PMWimbledon champion dedicates title to late mum in emotional winner’s speech
Linda Noskova’s mother, Ivana, passed away on the eve of Wimbledon in 2024, but the 21-year-old returned two years later to win her first grand slam title
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