As Linda Nosková contemplated what would have been the greatest collapse in Wimbledon final history, she could draw on experiences far beyond the confines of a tennis court.
The 21-year-old Czech overcame the loss of a 5-2 lead and five match points in the second set against her friend and countrywoman Karolína Muchová to win 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 and claim her first Grand Slam ****** le.
As she held the Venus Rosewater Dish, Nosková emotionally paid tribute to her late mother Ivana, who died from cancer on the eve of Wimbledon two years ago, blowing a kiss to the sky.
"I think she always wanted me to be here, always wanted to see me lift such a trophy," said Nosková to a small group of reporters late on Saturday as she hurriedly ate a bowl of pasta.
"It still is a dream for her. I'm glad that I could give this whole win to her."
The 21-year-old Czech overcame the loss of a 5-2 lead and five match points in the second set against her friend and countrywoman Karolína Muchová to win 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 and claim her first Grand Slam ****** le.
As she held the Venus Rosewater Dish, Nosková emotionally paid tribute to her late mother Ivana, who died from cancer on the eve of Wimbledon two years ago, blowing a kiss to the sky.
"I think she always wanted me to be here, always wanted to see me lift such a trophy," said Nosková to a small group of reporters late on Saturday as she hurriedly ate a bowl of pasta.
"It still is a dream for her. I'm glad that I could give this whole win to her."
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