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Karolina Muchova reaches Wimbledon final, setting up first all‑Czech women’s championship match

Karolina Muchova (Czech, world No. 9) defeated American Coco Gauff 6‑2, 1‑6, 7‑6 (12‑10) in a dramatic Wimbledon women's semifinal on July 9, 2026, saving a match point and securing her first Wimbledon final. In the other semifinal, 21‑year‑old Czech Linda Noskova overcame Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk 6‑4, 6‑4, after both had earned maiden Grand Slam semifinals with straight‑set wins over Elise Mertens and Jasmine Paolini respectively. The results set up the first all‑Czech women’s singles final in Wimbledon history, with Muchova set to meet Noskova. The matches were played in sweltering London heat, with temperatures above 30 °C. Gauff, a two‑time Grand Slam champion, was eliminated after a five‑set battle lasting two hours and 35 minutes. The tournament continues a strong Czech presence following recent titles by Barbora Krejčíková (2024) and Markéta Vondroušová (2023).

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