Linda Noskova survives Karolina Muchova fightback in all-Czech final to lift Wimbledon women's singles trophy
- Linda Noskova survived missing five match points to outlast compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2 5-7 6-3 to win a maiden grand slam title as she extended the Czech Republic's remarkable Wimbledon success story.
- Noskova's triumph on the historic lawns of south-west London made her the third Czech woman to capture the Wimbledon title in four years and continued a run of fresh faces at the All England Club with a first-time champion for the ninth straight edition.
- In joining the roll of honour, Noskova added her name to a distinguished Czech tradition at Wimbledon that includes twice champion Petra Kvit
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- Linda Noskova survived missing five match points to outlast compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2 5-7 6-3 to win a maiden grand slam title as she extended the Czech Republic's remarkable Wimbledon success story.
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- Noskova's triumph on the historic lawns of south-west London made her the third Czech woman to capture the Wimbledon title in four years and continued a run of fresh faces at the All England Club with a first-time champion for the ninth straight edition.
- In joining the roll of honour, Noskova added her name to a distinguished Czech tradition at Wimbledon that includes twice champion Petra Kvit
Sources: ABC Australia, Al Jazeera