Czech Wimbledon winner sends kiss to her deceased mother

Czech tennis player Linda Noskova celebrated her Wimbledon victory with a heartfelt tribute to her late mother. The 21-year-old, who defeated compatriot Karolina Muchova in the final, became emotional on Centre Court as she dedicated the win to her mother, Ivana Noskova, who died of cancer two years prior.

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There is one more person I would like to thank. My mom. I definitely wouldn't be standing here without you.

"There is one more person I would like to thank. My mom. I definitely wouldn't be standing here without you," Noskova said, looking up towards the sky. Wimbledon held special significance as it was her mother's favorite tournament, one she tragically never witnessed her daughter compete in.

Noskova also acknowledged her support team, including her father, who was present. "I want to thank my team. My dad for being here, and my whole family for traveling here. I know you don't like flying, so I appreciate that very much," she stated during her acceptance speech.

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I want to thank my team. My dad for being here, and my whole family for traveling here. I know you don't like flying, so I appreciate that very much.

Reflecting on her championship run, Noskova described the past two weeks as an emotional rollercoaster, filled with both "sad tears and tears of joy." She emphasized the immense effort involved, noting the "blood, sweat, and tears" but concluding that it was "all worth it." The young champion vowed never to forget these two weeks.

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You are so young. It was your first Grand Slam final, and the way you handled it, and the way you played, was really incredible.

Meanwhile, Muchova expressed her disappointment at losing her second Grand Slam final but offered praise for Noskova's performance. "You are so young. It was your first Grand Slam final, and the way you handled it, and the way you played, was really incredible," Muchova said, though she vowed to "keep fighting" for a future trophy.

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But I am quite disappointed right now. I will keep fighting. I want that trophy. I hope that I can reach the final again.