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Czech Noskova Saves Five Match Points, Wins Wimbledon

7/11/2026

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Summary

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Noskova rallied after squandering five match points to win Wimbledon women's singles, defeating Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.
The win makes her the third Czech woman in four years to claim the title and will lift her to world No. 7 in the WTA rankings on Monday.
Princess Kate presented the Venus Rosewater Dish as Martina Navratilova observed from the Royal Box.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 Jana Novotná, then 29, captured her only Wimbledon singles crown, becoming the first Czech woman to win the title and the oldest first-time Grand Slam champion in the Open Era. The victory followed her 1988 Fed Cup win for Czechoslovakia and capped a season in which she surpassed $10 million in prize money. Her win paved the way for later Czech stars such as Petra Kvitová.

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Story summary

Noskova rallied after squandering five match points to win Wimbledon women's singles, defeating Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.
The win makes her the third Czech woman in four years to claim the title and will lift her to world No. 7 in the WTA rankings on Monday.
Princess Kate presented the Venus Rosewater Dish as Martina Navratilova observed from the Royal Box.

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