Noskova wins maiden Wimbledon title in dramatic comeback
Linda Noskova recovered from a set and a break down to defeat compatriot Karolína Muchová and claim her first Wimbledon title. The Czech teenager saved six championship points and staged a remarkable fightback in the final. Noskova later revealed that glimpsing the Wimbledon trophies during a bathroom break helped her regroup. The victory marks her first Grand Slam title and cements her as a rising star in women's tennis.
The Wimbledon women's final was an all-Czech affair between Linda Noskova and Karolína Muchová, the first such matchup in Grand Slam history. Muchová had earlier outlasted Coco Gauff in a thrilling semifinal to reach the championship match. Noskova ultimately fended off Muchová's fightback to win in three sets. The tournament showcased the depth of Czech women's tennis on the global stage.
Argentina took on Switzerland for the last remaining spot in the World Cup semifinals, with the winner set to face England. The Argentine side entered the match under scrutiny after a series of inconsistent performances in the tournament. Switzerland aimed to continue their deep run and cause an upset against the South American powerhouse. All eyes were on Lionel Messi's team to see if they could find their rhythm when it mattered most.
Unbeaten Spain set up a blockbuster World Cup semifinal clash with France, a rematch of the 2024 European Championship and 2025 Nations League semifinals, both won by Spain. Manager Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence his team could contain Kylian Mbappé and the French attack. First, Spain needed to get past Belgium in the quarterfinals. The winner of Spain-France would advance to the World Cup final.