Noskova and Muchova prove the continued dominance of Czech tennis

WIMBLEDON, England -- It took nearly 2½ agonizing hours, six championship points and almost everything Linda Noskova had -- physically and mentally -- to become the 2026 Wimbledon champion Saturday.

And when it was over, after Karolina Muchova failed to return Noskova's last blistering serve, 21-year-old Noskova fell to the ground and onto her back, with her hands on her head in apparent disbelief. She had just become the youngest woman to win the title at the All England Club in 15 years with her roller-coaster 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 victory.