The Czech Revolution Continues: Linda Noskova Charges Into Wimbledon 2026 Semi-Finals
Linda Noskova continued her remarkable Wimbledon 2026 campaign by defeating Belgium's Elise Mertens 6-3, 7-5 to reach the first Grand Slam semifinal of her career. The ninth-seeded Czech dominated with her powerful serving and aggressive baseline play, breaking Mertens once in the opening set before edging a tense second set with a decisive late break. Mertens showed resilience by saving nine break points and pushing Noskova deep into the second set, but the Belgian could not withstand the relentless pressure from her 21-year-old opponent. With the victory, Noskova became the youngest Czech woman to reach the Wimbledon semifinals since Petra Kvitova and set up a last-four clash against Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk.
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic reacts winning the women's quarter-final singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic hugs Elise Mertens of Belgium after the women's quarter-final singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Elise Mertens of Belgium plays a return during the women's quarter-final singles match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Elise Mertens of Belgium plays a return during the women's quarter-final singles match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP /Kin Cheung
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic returns the ball during the women's quarter-final singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic returns the ball during the women's quarter-final singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic returns the ball during the women's quarter-final singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic returns the ball during the women's quarter-final singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic adjusts her hair during the women's quarter-final singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic returns the ball during the women's quarter-final singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Elise Mertens of Belgium plays a return during the women's quarter-final singles match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic reacts during the women's quarter-final singles match against Elise Mertens of Belgium at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Elise Mertens of Belgium takes a break during the women's quarter-final singles match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Elise Mertens of Belgium returns the ball during the women's quarter-final singles match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
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