{"id":794450,"date":"2026-07-12T00:02:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T00:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/794450\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T00:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T00:02:16","slug":"tennis-world-erupts-over-gutted-wimbledon-runner-ups-act-in-speech-after-womens-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/794450\/","title":{"rendered":"Tennis world erupts over gutted Wimbledon runner-up’s act in speech after women’s final"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tennis<\/a> fans and commentators are heaping praise on Karolina Muchova after a brave and classy runner-up speech after losing to Linda Noskova in the Wimbledon<\/a> women’s final. And a cheeky moment in which she referred to Noskova as her “ex-friend” has endeared Muchova with viewers.<\/p>\n

Noskova won her first career grand slam title with a 6-2 5-7 6-3 triumph over fellow Czech player and good friend Muchova. She became the third winner from her country in the last four years, joining Barbora Krejcikova and Marketa Vondrousova<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Karolina<\/p>\n

Karolina Muchova was classy in defeat after losing the Wimbledon final to Linda Noskova. Image: Getty\/Wimbledon<\/p>\n

Muchova was shattered after the loss and struggled to hold back tears during an on-court interview. But she won over the tennis world with a brilliant runner-up speech.<\/p>\n

“I’ll start with Linda, my ex friend,” she joked to much laughter from the Centre Court crowd. “I’m kidding obviously, kind of. You’re so young. This was your first final of a slam.<\/p>\n

“The way you handled it and how you played was really unbelievable. Beyond this all you’re especially a very kind person and human being. Congratulations to you and your team. You deserve it.”<\/p>\n

Noskova was equally as classy, telling Muchova: “I’m so glad I could play my first grand slam final with you. I think we made history today. I believe that \u200ball our Czech fans at home are proud of us, so no matter the result today, I think it was a good day for us.”<\/p>\n

\"Linda<\/p>\n

Linda Noskova celebrates with the Venus Rosewater Dish after winning Wimbledon.<\/p>\n

Tennis world praises Wimbledon runner-up<\/p>\n

Noskova also shed tears as she paid tribute to her late mother Ivana, who died on the eve of Wimbledon in 2024 after a long battle with cancer. “I definitely would not be standing here without her, so thank you,” said the 21-year-old before blowing a kiss to the sky.<\/p>\n

One person wrote on social media: “Karolina just set the standard for graceful runner-up speeches. What a final.” Another commented: “Tears, humour, and pure class in defeat. This is why we love tennis. Muchova you’ll be back stronger.”<\/p>\n

A third wrote: “Bravo Karolina. Absolutely great speech! We are so proud of both of you!” While a fourth added: “Well said Karolina. A classy and gracious speech by Karolina even though she must have been gutted by the result. She’s win a slam soon.”<\/p>\n

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