Noskova sets up all-Czech Wimbledon final

Linda Noskova will put her ingrained superstitions to the test as she faces off on Saturday for the Wimbledon title against Czech compatriot Karolina Muchova thanks to a 6-4, 6-3 semi-final defeat of Marta Kostyuk.

The Thursday victory in 81 minutes set up the first all-countrywoman battle in a Grand Slam final since the 2017 US Open (USA – Sloane Stephens d. Madison Keys).

Noskova was reluctant to go into her little habits, but after coaxing during the on-court interview, she did reveal a few:

“I have the same routine every morning, almost the same lunch. I use the same bathroom stall and the same sink… the same everything. I won’t be changing.

Muchova booked a duplicate first-ever spot in the final of a major a she outlasted double Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10).

Gauff was surprisingly upbeat after exiting. “At the end of the day, I left it all out there. My only regret.. it’s just points I want to make better decisions on.”But that’s how you learn and become a better player. There’s a lot of positives. Obviously got super close.

“I’m definitely going to think about the second, third, last point, whatever, but overall I think it was a positive tournament for me.

“A match for sure to remember. It’s tough to digest, but I’m happy.”

Noskova reached a Grand Slam final on her 16th appearance at a major. She advanced on her second match point as Kostyuk drove a return wide.

“I tried to be as patient as possible, keep cool and somehow get the last point,” Novkova said. 

“I always just focus on myself and my game, that’s when I play the best. When I do that I can play with the best in the world and have a great result – which is the final of a Grand Slam.”

The last Czech to win the title here was Barbora Krejcikova in 2024.

Main photo :- Linda Noskova celebrates – by Roger Parker / ISF Ltd