Linda Noskova sealed her maiden Grand Slam title as she became the third Czech women’s Wimbledon champion in four years with victory over compatriot Karolina Muchova yesterday – but only after overcoming a major wobble.

Nosková's easy power and deft touch overwhelmed Kostyuk on Centre Court.

LONDON, July 9 : Linda Noskova set up the first all-Czech women's Grand Slam final as she beat Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-4 in a soporific Wimbledon semi-final on…

Noskova joins Muchova in historic first all-Czech women’s Grand Slam final