Wimbledon 2026 Semi-Final: Linda Noskova prevailed over Marta Kostyuk in straight sets in the second semi-final of Wimbledon 2026 that took place on July 9, Thursday. With Noskova reaching the tournament-decider, it will be an all-Czech women’s Grand Slam final after Karolina Muchova stunned United States of America’s Coco Gauff in the first semi-final.
Wimbledon 2026 Semi-Final: Linda Noskova beats Marta Kostyuk in 1 hour and 19 minutes
After the nerve-jangling tension of compatriot Karolina Muchova’s victory over Coco Gauff earlier on a sweltering Centre Court, 21-year-old Noskova breezed through in a low-key duel. Ninth seed Noskova, playing in her first Grand Slam semi-final, looked calm and composed throughout and took the opening set as she pounced on a poor service game by Kostyuk at 4-5. She got ahead early in the second set only for Kostyuk to briefly spark into life but clinched victory in one hour and 19 minutes.
Wimbledon 2026 Semi-Final: ‘I’m really shaking and trying to let it sink in’ – Karolina Muchova
“It sounds really nice to be in the final. It was such a big fight. It was a rollercoaster, you’re up and down,” a beaming Muchova, still trying to catch her breath, told the crowd. In 10 seconds you have a match point, then you’re match point down. There’s no time to think, but very nerve-racking. I don’t even know what I’m saying. I’m really shaking and trying to let it sink in, but the atmosphere here, indescribable.”
