Noskova doesn't come down from the cloud: "When the tournament ends, I will look at the photos to believe all this"

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Linda Noskova is now part of the history of Wimbledon. The young Czech player defeated Marta Kostyuk in straight sets to qualify for her first Grand Slam final, where she will face her compatriot Karolina Muchova in a match that guarantees a new title for Czech tennis.

Far from getting carried away by the excitement, Noskova explained that she is still processing her achievement and her focus is already on the championship match. The Czech number two also spoke about her relationship with Muchova, the great moment her tennis is going through, her country's tradition on the London grass, and the significance her serve has had during her spectacular journey these past two weeks.

Linda Noskova and the thrill of her first Grand Slam final

"I don't really know how I feel. It was a great match; I managed to stay calm all the time, which was my main goal. I'm satisfied [...] Then I couldn't believe it; you always want to experience moments like this and win such important matches, but when it actually happens, you're not sure how to react. I always process my successes when everything is over. Right now, I feel like I'm already focused on the final; it will be after the tournament when I truly realize everything.

When I was young, I treated all tournaments the same; I didn't even know how hard it was to get here. If I had known how challenging it is, but also how beautiful it turns out, I would have done it all over again the same way. Today was the first time I stepped on Centre Court; I hadn't even been there before as a spectator. It was a very special moment, although I haven't processed it yet. When the tournament is over, I'll have to look at the photos to believe all this."

Clash with Muchova, Czech tennis, and a decisive serve

"Karolina is a great player and a great person, although I didn't really know her until a few years ago when I joined the circuit. At the Olympics, we spent a lot of time together because we played doubles and we were very close to winning a medal; that's when we really got to know each other. When she reached the final of Roland Garros, I was watching her and, of course, cheering for her. I always want Czech players to succeed.

These results are already a tradition. In the Czech Republic, we all grow up with a very similar tennis foundation, although each of us has our own style. We are creative players, and grass allows us to use many resources, from volleys to slices or offensive play. That partly explains why our players tend to perform so well at Wimbledon.

In my case, I have been working hard on my serve for a couple of years, and lately, it has been helping me a lot. On grass and hard courts, it can become your best weapon; I always try to focus on my service games. What happens on the return doesn't always depend on me, but the serve is the shot I concentrate on the most."

Objective: Enjoy the moment and keep growing

"I didn't expect these results, but success always comes out of nowhere, and you can't plan when it will arrive. After Roland Garros, I was mentally very tired because the clay season had been very long, and Paris was a disaster for me. I needed a restart, to enjoy being on the court again, and that's precisely what has brought me here. At this level, the big things no longer make the difference, but those small percentages do.

I believe I'm playing fantastic tennis; when I feel happy and relaxed off the court, it reflects on the court. Here, everyone has a very high level, so the small details decide the matches. Besides, I feel that my playing style fits perfectly with grass and is paying off. Right now, I don't want to get distracted; I'm not looking for my name on the internet to read what people are saying about me. Social media is not a place I particularly enjoy; I prefer to stay away and focus on what truly matters."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Noskova no baja de la nube: "Cuando termine el torneo miraré las fotos para creerme todo esto"