Wimbledon 2026: Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova contest all-Czech women's final

Noskova has long been seen as a future star who could challenge for Grand Slam titles, having become the youngest player inside the top 100 in 2022.

It has taken the 21-year-old a little time to find consistency at the Slams, but this fortnight she has shown she has a game which relies on pure power.

When you stand next to Linda, she is actually taller than you would expect from seeing her on television, as she stands at 5ft 10in.

She has a massive serve and a really heavy ball, which comes from the natural power through her long levers.

She can also combine that with a lovely drop shot. She has a great touch and feel.

But it’s not only about the power – that drop shot she’s got leaves opponents not knowing what’s coming next.

Madison Keys, who Noskova beat in the fourth round, explained that when Linda has a time on a ball, you don’t know whether she’s going to absolutely smack it – so you move back behind the baseline – or pull out a drop shot.

You can’t defend both.

Against Muchova, Noskova will want to play on her terms and feel like she has control of the situation.

Her serve is going to be key to allow her to do that.