Czech · Brno, Czech Republic · Born 17 April 2004Rising Czech player who announced herself by defeating world No. 1 Iga Świątek in the fourth round of the 2024 Australian Open.
Linda Nosková's 2026 Wimbledon title — won at 21, defeating Karolína Muchová 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the first all-Czech women's final of the Open Era — marked the arrival of the most compelling young player to emerge from Czech tennis since Petra Kvitová won the same title in 2011. Her father, a retired railway employee, first put a racquet in her hands around age six or seven and remains a regular presence in her player box; her mother, who ran a clothing shop in the family's hometown, passed away in July 2024 after a long illness. Nosková has described growing up surrounded by forest in a small village, crediting the setting for a lifelong interest in nature. Nosková turned professional in 2019 and announced herself on the WTA Tour at the 2024 Australian Open, defeating world No. 1 Iga Świątek in the second round in one of the tournament's biggest upsets, before reaching the quarter-finals. She won her maiden WTA title at the 2024 Monterrey Open. Nosková reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 12 in January 2026, and capped a rapid rise by winning the 2026 Wimbledon title, defeating fellow Czech Karolína Muchová 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the first all-Czech women's final of the Open Era — becoming, at 21, the youngest Wimbledon champion since compatriot Petra Kvitová in 2011, and the third Czech winner of the title in four years. Standing 1.79 metres tall, Nosková is known for a powerful first serve and aggressive baseline game, and in 2025 spent part of her offseason volunteering at a school in Zanzibar, an experience she has said broadened her perspective beyond tennis.
Young Czech talent who upset Iga Swiatek at the 2024 Australian Open
She defeated world No. 1 Iga Swiatek at the 2024 Australian Open at just 19 years old — one of the biggest upsets in recent women's Grand Slam history.
Did You Know?How They Played
Nosková plays an aggressive baseline game with powerful groundstrokes from both wings. She possesses a strong forehand and uses her height effectively to generate pace and angles from the back of the court.
Career Honours
- Reached quarterfinal of 2024 Australian Open
- Billie Jean King Cup champion with Czech Republic (2024)
Czech Athletes