Linda Noskova defeats fellow Czech Karolina Muchova to win first Wimbledon title

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Noskova, 21, won her first grand slam title and became the latest Czech player to lift the Venue Rosewater Dish as she overcome compatriot Muchova in a thrilling three-set battle on Centre Court.

In this wide-open women’s field, where so many of the quality players ranked inside the top 15 or so are contenders, Noskova prepared for Wimbledon by winning the biggest title of her career at the WTA 500 event in Berlin.

More Czech kids will surely be watching on Saturday when the country is guaranteed to add another champion to its rich legacy at Wimbledon.