Wimbledon semi-finalists adapt to grass courts for first-time chance
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Coco Gauff, Marta Kostyuk, Karolina Muchova, and Linda Noskova are vying for a spot in the finals of the Wimbledon women's singles tournament. Each player has faced challenges on grass courts but has found success this year. Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion, looks to build confidence after recent struggles. Muchova returns from injuries to showcase her versatile game. Kostyuk's form from clay courts gives her optimism despite a poor track record on grass. A first-time Wimbledon champion will be crowned after their matches today.
- •Coco Gauff has struggled with grass courts before this tournament.
- •Marta Kostyuk returns to Wimbledon aiming for her first win on grass.
- •Karolina Muchova is competing in her first Wimbledon semi-final.
- •Linda Noskova looks to continue her strong play after past challenges.
- 5:42 AMBBC Sport — How Wimbledon semi-finalists have found their feet on grass
"The four Wimbledon women's singles semi-finalists have had a complicated relationship with grass courts - but they have cracked the code this year.
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