Noskova sheds tears of joy after emotional Wimbledon final victory over good friend Muchova

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/noskova-linda/zHMiAkw6/"]Noskova[/a] recovered from squandering five match points in the second set to win [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/tennis/muchova-k-Or4Qa1ye/noskova-l-zHMiAkw6/?mid=pGyvP4BC"]6-2, 5-7, 6-3[/a] in a Centre Court classic on Saturday.[/p][p]The 21-year-old is the youngest woman to win Wimbledon since her fellow Czech and childhood idol [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kvitova-petra/0vypNf1t/"]Petra Kvitova[/a] in 2011.[/p][p]Noskova was able to summon up the resilience to steady her nerves in the final set after breaking down in tears following her second set collapse.[/p][embed guid="5a56adfc-903f-48c2-be61-c70ca10bdffe" url="https://x.com/Wimbledon/status/2076000890788434349" social-type="twitter" /][p]The ninth seed was in tears again during the post-match interview on court as she relived the dramatic clash.[/p][p]"[b]All these matches have been so tough, physically and mentally. Today especially, it's never easy to get the last point[/b]," she said.[/p][p]Noskova and compatriot [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/muchova-karolina/Or4Qa1ye/"]Muchova[/a] are close friends off the court, having played doubles together at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[/p][p]And Noskova said it was hard to watch Muchova break down in tears after falling short of her maiden Grand Slam title.[/p][embed guid="f5fb57bf-c55f-4ff8-98c0-0914c2222de4" url="https://x.com/Wimbledon/status/2076010942706430168" social-type="twitter" /][p]"[b]Karo you really made me work for it. Like you said we are friends. I'm so glad I could play my first Grand Slam final with you. You are such a fighter. I think we made history today[/b]," Noskova said.[/p][p]"[b]All our Czech fans will be proud of us no matter the result[/b]."[/p][p]There was extra pathos on an already emotion-filled afternoon as Noskova dedicated her win to her mother, who died in 2024.[/p][p]"[b]There is one more person I would like to thank -- my mum. I would definitely not be standing here without you[/b]," she said before blowing a kiss to the sky.[/p][embed guid="eaf1cea4-0e2a-4fd6-912f-d0805e4d4cc9" url="https://x.com/Wimbledon/status/2076003193910133062" social-type="twitter" /][p]"[b]I don't usually cry. All the hard work and sweat these last two weeks was worth it. I can't wait to come back next year[/b]."[/p][p]That was the signal for Czech-born Martina Navratilova, who won multiple Wimbledon titles under the United States flag, to burst into tears alongside the Princess of Wales in the royal box.[/p][p]Muchova was also unable to contain her emotions, wiping away tears during her interview.[/p][p]"[b]It's really tough to find any words. I'll start with Linda -- my ex-friend! I'm kidding obviously, kinda[/b]," she said.[/p][p]"[b]You are so young, it is your first Grand Slam final and the way you played was unbelievable. You are a very kind person. You deserve it[/b]."[/p][embed guid="7fe73cee-965f-447d-8d8c-65daf04bd0ba" url="https://x.com/Wimbledon/status/2076001520638738920" social-type="twitter" /][p]As the tears flowed again, she added: "[b]I'm pretty disappointed now. When I look to my corner... sorry, it's pretty emotional[/b].[/p][p]"[b]I'll be fighting more. I want that trophy. I hope I can come to the final again[/b]."[/p][infobox id="e4d8200d-597f-48d7-83c2-d394f1217426" /]