Wimbledon 2026: Muchova, Noskova’s friendship on hold for women’s title

Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova. Pics/AFP

Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova will fight for the Wimbledon title on Saturday, but the Czech pair's bond will remain intact no matter who wins their first Grand Slam crown on Centre Court.

Muchova and Noskova have been friends for several years, spending time together off the court and playing doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

For a few hours at the All England Club this weekend, that friendship will be put on hold, with a life-changing moment within touching distance in their first Wimbledon final.

"We got to know each other a lot during Olympics a couple of years ago. We spent a lot of time together because we played doubles and almost got the medal," Noskova said.

"Karolina is such a great fighter, such an incredible player, but mainly she is such a great person. I'm glad I can play my first final against her," she added.

Muchova, 29, made her WTA main draw debut nine years ago and has been on the cusp of making her breakthrough at the Grand Slams several times. She has lost several semi-finals and was beaten in three sets by Iga Swiatek in her only previous major final at the 2023 French Open.

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