AS LINDA NOSKOVA 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 Karolina Muchova to win 6-2 5-7 6-3 and claim her first grand slam title.As she held the Rosewater Dish, Noskova 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.

AS LINDA NOSKOVA 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 Karolina Muchova to win 6-2 5-7 6-3 and claim her first grand slam title.

As she held the Rosewater Dish, Noskova 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.

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