Linda Noskova fends off Karolina Muchova fightback to win first grand slam title at Wimbledon
Ninth seed beats fellow Czech 6-2, 5-7, 6-3Muchova falls short in second major finalAs one of her worst nightmares on a tennis court appeared to be unfolding before her disbelieving eyes, Linda Noskova walked solemnly to her chair with both index fingers plugged into her ears. She was attempting to block out the roars of a booming Centre Court crowd, which had erupted in jubilation at her failure to convert no fewer than five match points. But the 21-year-old knew…
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