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Jamie Braidwood

Wimbledon champion dedicates title to late mum in emotional winner’s speech

Linda Noskova appears emotional as she dedicates her Wimbledon victory to her late mother - (Getty)

Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova dedicated her victory over Karolina Muchova to her late mother, Ivana, who passed away on the eve of the same tournament two years ago.

Noskova, 21, won her first grand slam title and became the latest Czech player to lift the Venue Rosewater Dish as she overcame compatriot Muchova in a thrilling three-set battle on Centre Court.

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