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KISS. Czech Republic's Linda Noskova celebrates with the trophy after winning her final match against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in the 2026 Wimbledon Championships.

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Only 21 years old, Linda Noskova proves she is made of tougher stuff as she banishes her mental demons and recovers her equilibrium in outlasting fellow Czech Karolina Muchova to capture the Wimbledon title

LONDON, UK – For most 21-year-old players in their first Grand Slam final, squandering five match points from a position of complete domination would represent an existential crisis that would be impossible to recover from.