Noskova non scende dalla nuvola: "Quando il torneo finirà, guarderò le foto per credere a tutto questo"

Linda Noskova now is part of the history of Wimbledon. The young Czech tennis 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 will ensure a new title for Czech tennis.

Far from being carried away by euphoria, Noskova explained that she is still processing what she has achieved and that her mind is already focused on the championship match. The Czech number two also spoke about her relationship with Muchova, the great moment her tennis is going through, the tradition of her country on the London grass, and the importance that the serve has had in her spectacular journey during these two weeks.

Linda Noskova and the emotion of her first Grand Slam final

"I don't really know how I feel. It was a great match, I managed to keep calm all the time, which was my main goal. I am 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 don't really know how to react. I always assimilate my successes when everything is over. Right now, I feel like I am already focused on the final, after the tournament is when I will truly realize everything.

As a child, I treated all tournaments the same, I didn't even know how difficult it was to get here. If I had known how complicated it is, but also how nice it is, I would have done it again anyway. Today was the first time I stepped on Centre Court, I had not even been there before as a spectator, it was a very special moment, although I have not processed it yet. When the tournament is over, I will have to look at the photos to believe all of 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 getting a medal, that's when we really started to get to know each other. When she reached the final of Roland Garros, I was watching her and, of course, cheering her on. I always want Czech players to be successful.

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 the grass allows us to use many resources, from volleys to slices or offensive play. That partly explains why our players usually 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 serving games. What happens on the return doesn't always depend on me, but the serve is the shot I concentrate on the most."

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Goal: enjoy the moment and keep growing

"I did not expect these results, but success always comes out of nowhere, and you cannot 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 to restart, to enjoy being on the court again, and that is precisely what has brought me here. At this level, the big things no longer make the difference, but those small percentages do.

I think I am playing fantastic tennis; when I feel happy and relaxed off the court, it is reflected inside. Here, everyone has a very high level, so the small details are what decide the matches. Also, I feel that my style of play fits perfectly with grass and it is bearing fruit. Right now, I don't want to get distracted; I am not looking for my name on the internet to read what they say about me. Social networks are not a place I particularly enjoy; I prefer to stay out of it and focus on what really matters."

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